Inhibition of osteoblast activity by zoledronic acid

INTRODUCTION: Patients treated with nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, such as zoledronic acid (ZA), have frequently shown oral bone exposure areas, termed osteonecrosis. In addition, these patients may also present low repair and regeneration potential, mainly after tooth extractions. These side-...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Gonçalves Basso, Ana Paula Silveira Turrioni, Josimeri Hebling, Carlos Alberto de Souza Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica 2013-10-01
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-24442013000500011&lng=en&tlng=en