by Extivita | Jan 6, 2015 | Myeloma
Abstract: Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a serious side effect of bisphosphonate use in patients with osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, hypercalcemia of malignancy, metastatic bone disease and multiple myeloma, although recently this complication has also been...
by Extivita | Nov 14, 2013 | Myeloma
Abstract: Bisphosphonates (BPs), potent inhibitors of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption, play a major role in the management of patients with multiple myeloma (MM). However, in the case of dental infections, they can lead to bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of...
by Extivita | Dec 22, 2011 | Myeloma
Abstract: This study tested hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) as an adjunct to surgery and antibiotics in the treatment of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and evaluated its effects on gingival healing, pain, and quality of life. The investigators...
by Extivita | Jun 27, 2011 | Myeloma
Abstract: Bisphosphonates (BPs) are used intravenously to treat cancer-related conditions for the prevention of pathological fractures. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a rare complication reported in 4-15% of patients. We studied, retrospectively, 55 patients with...
by Extivita | Apr 3, 2010 | Myeloma
Abstract: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is an area of uncovered bone in the maxillo-facial region that did not heal within 8 weeks after identification by health care provider, in a patient who was receiving or had been exposed to...
by Extivita | Jan 6, 2009 | Myeloma
Abstract: Bisphosphonates (BP) have clinically been used as a highly effective drug in the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy, multiple myeloma, skeletal events associated with metastatic breast cancer and prostate cancer, and osteoporosis. Despite these...
