BackgroundBisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis is an infrequent but potentially serious complication. Its treatment remains complex, and in some cases can be mutilating. Prevention, a correct diagnosis and opportune management are crucial.Material and MethodsA cross-sectional study was made, interviewing 410 dentists with the aim of assessing their knowledge of the subject.ResultsPractically all of the dental professionals (99.7%) were found to lack sufficient knowledge of the prevention, diagnosis and management of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis.ConclusionsActions including increased diffusion in the professional media and inclusion of the subject in training programs are needed in order to enhance the knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis among dentists and thus prevent complications in this group of patients.
Key words:Knowledge, mexico, osteonecrosis, bisphosphonates.
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