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Marx, Robert E.

Oral & intravenous bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws : history, etiology, prevention, and treatment / Oral and intravenous bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws Robert E. Marx - Chicago : Quintessence Pub. Co., 2006 - viii, 150 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and historical background -- The bisphosphonate family, mode of action, and pharmacokinetics -- Medical indications for bisphosphonates -- Osteopetrosis : the genetic, naturally occurring prototype for bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws -- Intravenous bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws -- Oral bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws : risks, prevention, and management -- Case histories and treatment

ISBN: 9780867154627 (softcover) RM326.54 0867154624 (softcover)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Jaw Diseases--etiology--Case Reports
Osteonecrosis--etiology--Case Reports
Diphosphonates--adverse effects--Case Reports
Drug Therapy--adverse effects--Case Reports
Jaw Diseases--therapy--Case Reports
Osteonecrosis--therapy--Case Reports

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WU140.5 / .M392o 2007 9