Adjunctive use of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in the treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws: A case report

Antiresorptive agents and angiogenesis inhibitors are commonly administered to the osteoporosis patient population. Despite numerous advantages, bisphosphonates and human monoclonal antibodies have been associated with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) in osteoporotic patients who underwent oral surgery procedures [1]. In addition to the intake of antiresorptive or antiangiogenic agents, MRONJ is characterized by exposed bone or bone that can be probed through intraoral or extraoral fistulae in the maxillofacial region that has persisted for more than 8 weeks, with no history of radiation therapy or obvious metastatic disease of the jaws [2].
Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy - Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Tags: Case report Source Type: research