Journal Reviews

Delayed intraoral wound healing in patients on bisphosphonates

11 February 2014 | | General Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery | Bisphosphonate, Bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of jaw, Oral bisphosphonate, Tooth extraction

Since Marx first described bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), the literature is now replete with cases of BRONJ. There are no internationally accepted protocols. A three month cessation of drug treatment, a ‘drug holiday’ has been advocated. The...