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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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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.

Where does the research data for Osteonecrosis of the Jaw come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is refreshed automatically every day. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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