Different Treatment Applications of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw on Osteoporotic Removable Partial Denture Patients: A Clinical Report

Abstract

ABS TRACT Bisphosphonates are highly effective medicines in preventing bone resorption in patients with malignant and benign bone diseases such as osteoporosis, multiple myeloma, hypercalcemia and Paget disease, which have intense bone resorption. However, it causes some complications by suppressing remodeling in the bone, and osteonecrosis in the jaws is becoming increasingly common in these complications. A 63year-old women was admitted with pain and swelling due to a removable prothesis. She had used bisphosphonate 6 years ago and was diagnosed with Stage 2 medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw by clinical, radiological and pathological examination. This clinical report describes the medical and surgical treatment used, along with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and laser therapy.