RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Care and Management of Bisphosphonate – Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in the Patient with Multiple Myeloma: A Case Study
JF American Dental Hygienists Association
JO J Dent Hyg
FD American Dental Hygienists Association
SP 181
OP 187
VO 87
IS 4
A1 Melvin J. Teah
A1 Sheryl L. Ernest Syme
A1 Mark Scheper
A1 Dianna S. Weikel
YR 2013
UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/4/181.abstract
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.