Knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the Jaws among Mexican dentists

BACKGROUND: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis is an infrequent but potentially serious complication. Its treatment remains complex, and in some cases can be mutilating. Prevention, a correct diagnosis and opportune management are crucial. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was made, in...

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Autores principales: Vinitzky-Brener, Ilan, Ibáñez-Mancera, Norma-Guadalupe, Aguilar-Rojas, Ana-Martha, Álvarez-Jardón, Ana-Pilar
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medicina Oral S.L. 2017
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Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5217502/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27918741
http://dx.doi.org/10.4317/medoral.21433
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis is an infrequent but potentially serious complication. Its treatment remains complex, and in some cases can be mutilating. Prevention, a correct diagnosis and opportune management are crucial. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was made, interviewing 410 dentists with the aim of assessing their knowledge of the subject. RESULTS: Practically all of the dental professionals (99.7%) were found to lack sufficient knowledge of the prevention, diagnosis and management of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis. CONCLUSIONS: Actions including increased diffusion in the professional media and inclusion of the subject in training programs are needed in order to enhance the knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis among dentists and thus prevent complications in this group of patients. Key words:Knowledge, mexico, osteonecrosis, bisphosphonates.

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