What do we expect to visualize on the radiographs of mronj patients?

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ÜNSAL G., ORHAN K.

Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey), vol.38, pp.98-103, 2021 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 38
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.52142/omujecm.38.si.dent.4
  • Journal Name: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey)
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE
  • Page Numbers: pp.98-103
  • Keywords: Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw, Cone-beam computed tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging, Multidetector computed tomography, Panoramic radiography, Positron-emission tomography, Single photon emission computed tomography
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2021 Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi. All rights reserved.Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a common complication of the bisphosphonates and other anti-resorptive drugs which are mainly used for osteoporosis, malignancy related hypercalcemia and distant bone metastases. While some imaging modalities are not successful at detecting Stage 0 MRONJ patients, some modalities such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), can detect early MRONJ lesions. Early diagnosed MRONJ lesions are relatively easier to maintain and treat; thus, early diagnosis plays huge role in treatment. In this review main imaging modalities which are used in dentistry were evaluated regarding MRONJ.