PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Teah, Melvin J. AU - Syme, Sheryl L. Ernest AU - Scheper, Mark AU - Weikel, Dianna S. TI - The Care and Management of Bisphosphonate – Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in the Patient with Multiple Myeloma: A Case Study DP - 2013 Aug 01 TA - American Dental Hygienists Association PG - 181--187 VI - 87 IP - 4 4099 - http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/4/181.short 4100 - http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/4/181.full SO - J Dent Hyg2013 Aug 01; 87 AB - Purpose: This is a case study of a patient with multiple myeloma presenting with bisphosphonate–associated osteonecrosis of the jaw after an extraction of tooth #18 while receiving intravenous bisphosphonates. The class of drugs known as bisphosphonates is discussed. The patient's presenting signs and symptoms are reviewed. Bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis definition, management and professional education are reviewed.