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Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
Necrotic jaws or other maxillofacial skeleton necrosis associated with bisphosphonate use (see BISPHOSPHONATES). Injury, dental procedures, and trauma can trigger the necrotic process.
Entry Term(s)
Bisphosphonate Osteonecrosis
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaws
Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws
Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, Bisphosphonate-Associated
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, Bisphosphonate-Induced
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, Bisphosphonate-Related
Osteonecrosis of the Jaws, Bisphosphonate-Associated
Necrotic jaws or other maxillofacial skeleton necrosis associated with bisphosphonate use (see BISPHOSPHONATES). Injury, dental procedures, and trauma can trigger the necrotic process.