Awareness of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Amongst Patients on Antiresorptive and Antiangiogenic Medications
Ahmad S Assari,
Yosef Alanazi,
Elaf Mubarak Algharbi
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundMedication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a rare but severe condition that has garnered increasing attention in recent years. It primarily affects individuals undergoing treatment with antiresorptive and antiangiogenic medications, such as bisphosphonates and denosumab, commonly prescribed for osteoporosis and cancer-related bone metastases. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess awareness and understanding of MRONJ among patients receiving antiresorptive and antiangiogenic medica… Show more
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