Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Critical Narrative Review.

BACKGROUND: Nearly two decades have passed since a paradoxical reaction in the orofacial region to some bone modifying agents and other drugs was recognized, namely medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). PURPOSE: The aim of this manuscript was to critically review published data on MRO...

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Authors: Lorenzo-Pouso, Alejandro I, Bagan, Jose, Bagan, Leticia, Gandara-Vila, Pilar, Chamorro-Petronacci, Cintia M, Castelo-Baz, Pablo, Blanco-Carrion, Andres, Blanco-Fernandez, Maria Angeles, Alvarez-Calderon, Oscar, Carballo, Javier, Perez-Sayans, Mario
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2021
Country:España
Institution:INCLIVA
Repository:r-INCLIVA. Repositorio Institucional de Producción Científica de INCLIVA
OAI Identifier:oai:incliva.fundanetsuite.com:p16078
Online Access:https://incliva.portalinvestigacion.com/publicaciones/16078
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:jaw osteonecrosis
medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
osteonecrosis of the jaw
wound healing
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Summary:BACKGROUND: Nearly two decades have passed since a paradoxical reaction in the orofacial region to some bone modifying agents and other drugs was recognized, namely medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). PURPOSE: The aim of this manuscript was to critically review published data on MRONJ to provide an update on key terminology, concepts, and current trends in terms of prevention and diagnosis. In addition, our objective was to examine and evaluate the therapeutic options available for MRONJ. METHODS: The authors perused the most relevant literature relating to MRONJ through a search in textbooks and published articles included in several databases for the years 2003-2021. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: A comprehensive update of the current understanding of these matters was elaborated, addressing these topics and identifying relevant gaps of knowledge. This review describes our updated view of the previous thematic blocks, highlights our current clinical directions, and emphasizes controversial aspects and barriers that may lead to extending the accumulating body of evidence related to this severe treatment sequela.