PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Melvin J. Teah
AU  - Sheryl L. Ernest Syme
AU  - Mark Scheper
AU  - Dianna S. Weikel
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.