The Importance of Alliance between Hematologists and Dentists: A Retrospective Study on the Development of Bisphosphonates Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (Bronj) in Multiple Myeloma Patients

The Importance of Alliance between Hematologists and Dentists: A Retrospective Study on the Development of Bisphosphonates Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (Bronj) in Multiple Myeloma Patients

(1) Background: Multiple myeloma is a rare cancer that primarily affects the bone marrow. Osteoclasts are responsible for increased bone resorption and, therefore, bone destruction. Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs that can slow down bone resorption by reducing the number and action of osteoclas...

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Main Authors: Christian Bacci, Alessia Cerrato, Virginia Dotto, Renato Zambello, Gregorio Barilà, Albana Liço, Gianpietro Semenzato, Edoardo Stellini, Gastone Zanette
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
Subjects:
MRONJ
BRONJ
ONJ
osteonecrosis
myeloma
bisphosphonates
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/9/2/11

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