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.