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Osteonecrosis of the Jaw from Fosamax
Osteonecrosis
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Jaw osteonecrosis - bisphosphonates - Fosamax side effects

 

ONJ Symptoms and Diagnosis

Symptoms

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) may remain asymptomatic for many weeks or months. While symptoms may arise on there own, generally symptoms develop after tooth extraction. Symptoms include:

• Pain, swelling, or infection of the gums or jaw;
• Gums that are not healing / dramatic gum loss;
• Loose teeth;
• Numbness or a felling of heaviness of the jaw;
• Drainage; and
• Exposed Bone.

Diagnosis
If ONJ is suspected, tomographic or panoramic imaging may be performed to rule out other causes such as cysts or impacted teeth. Intraoral films can also be used to demonstrate subtle bone changes. Microbial cultures may also be used for a differential diagnosis for comorbid oral infections.

Tissue biopsy should only be performed if metastatic disease is suspected because the trauma from the biopsy may result in additional complications which are difficult to treat.

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