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Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a serious complication that can arise from bisphosphonate treatment for osteoporosis. The risk of ONJ is low, around 1 in 1,000, but increases with invasive dental procedures like tooth extractions. Doctors should advise patients to have dental evaluations before starting bisphosphonates to detect issues requiring extraction. If extraction is needed while on bisphosphonates, drug holidays or delayed extraction may reduce ONJ risk. Close cooperation between medical and denta

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James Sanders

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