Title
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Position Paper on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw-2014 Update
Publication Date
2014
Journal Title
J Oral Maxillofac Surg
Abstract
Strategies for management of patients with, or at risk for, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) were set forth in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) position papers in 2007 and 2009. The position papers were developed by a special committee appointed by the board and composed of clinicians with extensive experience in caring for these patients and basic science researchers. The knowledge base and experience in addressing MRONJ has expanded, necessitating modifications and refinements to the previous position paper. This special committee met in September 2013 to appraise the current literature and revise the guidelines as indicated to reflect current knowledge in this field. This update contains revisions to diagnosis, staging, and management strategies and highlights current research status. The AAOMS considers it vitally important that this information be disseminated to other relevant health care professionals and organizations. (C) 2014 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Volume Number
72
Issue Number
10
Pages
1938-1956
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Dental Medicine
Additional Departments
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.joms.2014.04.031