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Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw : A Study of 18 Cases Associated with Fungal Infection
Joint Authors
Zeinoun, Toni
Aftimos, V.
Aftimos, G.
Bou Tayeh, R.
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a serious complication associated with oral and intravenous bisphosphonate therapy.
Its pathogenesis is not well understood and its management is difficult.
Microbiological investigations have detected a variety of oral pathogens such as Actinomyces, Enterococcus, Candida albicans, Aspergillus, Haemophilus influenzae, alpha-hemolytic streptococci, Lactobacillus, Enterobacter, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
To better treat it, it is important to understand its causes and complications.
Materials and Methods.
Our present study addresses a microscopic observation of curetted jaw necrotic lesions related to bisphosphonates.
Results.
A mycotic infestation has been found in all of the 18 cases studied.
Discussion.
An identification of the fungal agent and its incrimination in the pathogenesis of bisphosphonates related osteonecrosis of the jaw could change radically the management of this condition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aftimos, V.& Zeinoun, Toni& Bou Tayeh, R.& Aftimos, G.. 2014. Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw : A Study of 18 Cases Associated with Fungal Infection. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aftimos, V.…[et al.]. Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw : A Study of 18 Cases Associated with Fungal Infection. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Aftimos, V.& Zeinoun, Toni& Bou Tayeh, R.& Aftimos, G.. Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw : A Study of 18 Cases Associated with Fungal Infection. International Journal of Dentistry. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504796