Marx, Robert E.

Oral and intravenous bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws : history, etiology, prevention, and treatment / Robert E. Marx. - 2nd ed. - Chicago : Quintessence Pub. Co., Inc., c2011. - x, 150 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. - Quintessence books .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description and history of bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws -- Modes of action and pharmacokinetics of the bisphosphonate family -- Medical indications for bisphosphonates -- Osteopetrosis : a genetic analogue to bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws -- Risks, prevention, and management of intravenous bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws -- Risks, prevention, and management of oral bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws -- Clinical pathologic case samples.

9780867155105 (pbk.)


Jaws--Necrosis.
Diphosphonates--Toxicology.
Osteopetrosis--Etiology.
Jaw Diseases--etiology--Case Reports.
Osteonecrosis--etiology--Case Reports.
Diphosphonates--adverse effects--Case Reports.
Drug Therapy--adverse effects--Case Reports.
Jaw Diseases--therapy--Case Reports.
Osteonecrosis--therapy--Case Reports.

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