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Where can one find information about osteonecrosis of the jaw?
One can find more information about osteonecrosis of the jaw by contacting one's doctor or hospital. For information at home, one can do research on Wikipedia.
Can taking fosamax while receiving a local with epinepherine cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Osteonecrosis of the jaw, generally associated with tooth extraction and/or local infection, often with delayed healing, has been reported in patients taking bisphosphonates(fosamax).
Deterioring jaw bone and fosamax?
Fosamax is a prescription drug used to treat older people suffering from osteoporosis. The drug was designed to increase bone mass which subsequently reduces the risk of bone fractures. One reported side effect with Fosamax is jaw osteonecrosis. A few years ago, studies also indicated drugs like Fosamax for a long time may weaken bones.
Where can one find facts about osteonecrosis?
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is a great resource for learning about osteonecrosis. It answers many common questions about osteonecrosis.
Does osteoporosis cause osteonecrosis?
no.... osteonecrosis may stem from ischemia, infection, malignant neoplastic disease, or trauma. that's what it said when i browsed answers.com
What is spontaneous osteonecrosis?
I typed it in on the internet, & heres what i found, this was written by, Amar Rajadhyaksha, MD,Michael Mont, MD, & Michael Levine, MD, here you goOsteonecrosis is a disease characterized by a derangement of osseous circulation that leads to necrosis of osseous tissue. Osteonecrosis of the knee has been divided into 2 separate entities: spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SPONK) and secondary osteonecrosis.
How do you treat a swollen jaw caused in boxing?
put ice on it and the put some hot rice in a sock heat it and then put it on your jaw
What is mentoplasty used to treat?
To correct malformations of the chin resulting from developmental abnormalities of the bones in the jaw.
Osteoporosis is often treated with?
Fosamax which can cause Osteonecrosis (the bone dies)
How do you treat a wound underneath a dogs jaw?
Don't do it your self take the animal to the vet nearest to you. good day.
What is the medical term meaning bony necrosis?
Osteonecrosis means bony necrosis.
What is osteonecrosis?
Osteonecrosis (Avascular necrosis (AVN), aseptic necrosis, or ischemic bone necrosis) occurs when there is a loss of blood to the bone. With the poor blood flow, the bones break down and the body can not make new bone fast enough. Eventually the bone starts to die and may collapse. Osteonecrosis can occur in more than one bone.
