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MeSH Heading: Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Tree Number(s): C05.116.852.087; C05.500.086; C07.320.086; C23.550.717.732.183
Unique ID: D059266
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D059266
Scope Note: Necrotic jaws or other maxillofacial skeleton necrosis associated with bisphosphonate use (see BISPHOSPHONATES). Injury, dental procedures, and trauma can trigger the necrotic process.
Entry Term(s): Bisphosphonate Osteonecrosis; Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis; Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaws; Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw; Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws; Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw; Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, Bisphosphonate-Associated; Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, Bisphosphonate-Induced; Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, Bisphosphonate-Related; Osteonecrosis of the Jaws, Bisphosphonate-Associated; Osteonecrosis of the Jaws, Bisphosphonate-Induced; Osteonecrosis of the Jaws, Bisphosphonate-Related
Previous Indexing: Osteonecrosis (2005-2011)
Public MeSH Note: 2012
History Note: 2012
Date Established: 2012/01/01
Date of Entry: 2011/06/24
Revision Date: 1955/01/01

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psychology (PX)

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surgery (SU)

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