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Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a severe bone disease (osteonecrosis) that affects the jaws (the maxilla and the mandible). Various forms of ONJ have been described since 1861, and a number of causes have been suggested in the literature.
In patients taking drugs for cancer, the likelihood of MRONJ development varies from 0 - 12%. This again, varies with the type of cancer, although prostate cancer and multiple myeloma are reported to be at a higher risk. [8] In patients taking oral drugs for osteoporosis, the likelihood of MRONJ development varies from 0 - 0.2%. [7]
An assessment of the risk of ORN should be done based on the dose of radiation, the site and how easy is the extraction. Any information on risk and early signs of ORN should be given to the patient. The recommendations are listed below, however, there are some controversies on the ideal antibiotic regime and the use of hyperbaric oxygen ...
Brands like Rockjaw, Jawz Gum, and Stronger Gum are claiming their products can help “build the most attractive jawline” and “tone and tighten 57+ facial and neck muscles, anytime, anywhere.”
Complications of Sjögren syndrome include ulcers that can develop on the surface of the eyes if the dryness is not treated. These ulcers can then cause more worrying issues such as loss of eyesight and life-long damage. Individuals with Sjögren syndrome have a slightly increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer. Other ...
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This does not usually cause problems as it is slight and will resolve after treatment; however, if oral hygiene is inadequate and the patient has a genetic susceptibility to periodontal disease, the effect can be more severe. [31] Another risk of orthodontic treatment that can lead to an increase in mobility is root resorption. The risk of this ...
Radium jaw, or radium necrosis, is a historic occupational disease brought on by the ingestion and subsequent absorption of radium into the bones of radium dial painters. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It also affected those consuming radium-laden patent medicines .