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Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Incidencia de osteonecrosis de maxilares en pacientes con cáncer de mama tratadas con antirresortivos óseos
Alejandra Ruiz-Fredersdorff et al., Revista Odontológica Mexicana Órgano Oficial de la Facultad de Odontología UNAM (14 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.22201/fo.1870199xp.2026.30.4.93735
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Osteoporosis and fracture severity as independent risk factors for osteonecrosis of the jaw in rheumatoid arthritis: a TriNetX cohort study.
Nagafuchi Hiroko et al., Clinical rheumatology (14 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42870199/
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Decreased circulating dopamine β-hydroxylase is associated with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw and implicates sympathetic dysregulation.
Lee Kyeongho et al., Experimental & molecular medicine (14 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42875482/
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Radiomics Analysis of Cervical Lymph Nodes Associated with Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Hirotaka Muraoka et al., Journal of Imaging (13 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.3390/jimaging12100507
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer and osteoporosis patients: a retrospective seven-year single-center Norwegian cohort study of clinical profiles and documented soft tissue healing.
Süslü Safiyye et al., Acta odontologica Scandinavica (9 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42852807/
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Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a condition in which an area of jawbone is exposed or dies and does not heal. It most often follows a tooth extraction or other dental surgery in people taking bone-strengthening or some cancer medicines, or after radiation to the head and neck. It can cause pain, swelling and infection. Care focuses on good oral hygiene, treating infection and sometimes surgery.
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Introduction: Breast cancer treatment includes the use of antiresorptive agents aimed at increasing bone density in early stages and reducing skeletal events in advanced disease with bone metastases. Its prolonged usage is associated with the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (mronj), a condition that can affect patients' quality of life. Objectives: To describe the incidence of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw and the clinical characteristics of patients with breast cancer treated with bone-antiresorptive agents during the period 2020–2024. Materials and methods: A retrospective, observational, descriptive cohort study based on a review of clinical records from the dentistry department of the Breast Cancer Foundation, A.C. (fucam a.c., its acronym in Spanish) was conducted. All female patients over the age of 18 with a diagnosis of breast cancer and an indication for bone-antiresorptive treatment who were seen between January 2020 and December 2024 were included. Absolute frequencies and measures of central tendency were calculated. Results: Clinical records of 1,643 patients with breast cancer who underwent dental assessment prior to the initiation of antiresorptive treatment were analysed. Of these, 930 were considered candidates to initiate it. Seven cases of mronj were confirmed, corresponding to a cumulative incidence of 0.75% during the observation period. All cases occurred in patients with bone metastases treated with intravenous zoledronate. The temporal distribution of diagnoses showed an absence of new cases from 2023 onwards. Conclusions: The incidence of mronj in the studied cohort was low. All confirmed cases occurred in patients with bone metastases and prolonged exposure to zoledronate. The pre-treatment dental evaluation and periodic follow-up are practices focused on prevention prior to the start of treatment.
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What is Osteonecrosis of the Jaw?
Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a condition in which an area of jawbone is exposed or dies and does not heal. It most often follows a tooth extraction or other dental surgery in people taking bone-strengthening or some cancer medicines, or after radiation to the head and neck. It can cause pain, swelling and infection. Care focuses on good oral hygiene, treating infection and sometimes surgery.
How many clinical trials are available for Osteonecrosis of the Jaw?
RareWays currently indexes 23 clinical trials for Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, of which 2 are actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
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