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Abdolrahmani A, Epstein JB, Samim F. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: evolving research for multimodality medical management. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:212. [PMID: 38443685 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08388-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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PURPOSE Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a debilitating side effect of antiresorptive and antiangiogenic agents that can lead to progressive bone destruction in the maxillofacial region. Dental surgery, including tooth extractions, commonly trigger the onset of MRONJ. While guidelines suggest avoiding extraction when possible, complete avoidance is not always feasible, as necrosis can develop from dental and periodontal disease without dental procedures. The goal of this article is to provide an update review of current preventive and therapeutic approaches for MRONJ. METHODS A comprehensive electronic search was conducted on PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus databases. All English articles encompassing randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, observational studies, and case studies were reviewed. The current medical treatments and adjuvant therapies for managing MRONJ patients were critically assessed and summarized. RESULTS Pentoxifylline and alpha tocopherol (PENT-E), teriparatide, photobiomodulation (PBM), photodynamic therapy (PDT), and the use of growth factors have shown to enhance healing in MRONJ patients. Implementing these methods alone or in conjunction with surgical treatment has been linked to reduced discomfort and improved wound healing and increased new bone formation. DISCUSSION While several adjuvant treatment modalities exhibit promising results in facilitating the healing process, current clinical practice guidelines predominantly recommend antibiotic therapy as a non-surgical approach, primarily addressing secondary infections in necrotic areas. However, this mainly addresses the potential infectious complication of MRONJ. Medical approaches including PENT-E, teriparatide, PBM, and PDT can result in successful management and should be considered prior to taking a surgical approach. Combined medical management for both preventing and managing MRONJ holds potential for achieving optimal clinical outcomes and avoiding surgical intervention, requiring further validation through larger studies and controlled trials.
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- Ali Abdolrahmani
- Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology Clinic, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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de Freitas LC, Kawamoto EL, Souza AMA, Kawakami PY, Gonçalves AS, Azevedo LH. Use of Phototherapy and Er-YAG Laser in the Management of Mandible Osteoradionecrosis: A Case Report. J Lasers Med Sci 2023; 14:e58. [PMID: 38144942 PMCID: PMC10746881 DOI: 10.34172/jlms.2023.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Introduction: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a secondary complication from radiotherapy, which is difficult to manage and significantly reduces the life quality of the affected patients. Case Report: A 59-year-old female patient, diagnosed with infiltration by squamous cell carcinoma in the left cervical region, underwent adjuvant cervical-facial radiotherapy with a total dose of 66.6 Gy of radiation. Eight years after the diagnosis, the patient underwent multiple extractions and, subsequently, the installation of osseointegrated implants, evolving to extensive intraoral bone exposure associated with oral cutaneous fistula. The patient was initially exposed to photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), with a low-power laser at wavelengths of 660 nm and 808 nm, and thereafter to antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). After an improvement in the clinical condition and resolution of the oral cutaneous fistula, a surgical procedure with the Er: YAG laser was performed to remove the remaining necrotic bone. Once the ORN condition was completely treated, the patient's oral rehabilitation was implemented by the installation of an upper mucous-supported total prosthesis and a lower implant-supported prosthesis. Conclusion: The patient is in a clinical follow-up and has no signs of bone necrosis recurrence, suggesting that low and high-power laser treatment can be an effective therapeutic alternative to resolve this condition.
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- Master’s Professional Program on Lasers in Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Scribante A, Ghizzoni M, Pellegrini M, Pulicari F, Spadari F. Laser Devices and Autologous Platelet Concentrates in Prevention and Treatment of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws: A Systematic Review. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59050972. [PMID: 37241204 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59050972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a disease that affects many patients taking anti-angiogenic and antiresorptive medicines. Since the pathogenetic mechanism is still partially unknown, preventive strategies, as well as treatment alternatives, are needed. Therefore, the aim of this research is to describe the main evidence from the last 10 years of clinical trials regarding the use of auxiliary devices such as autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) and laser, other than their effects against MRONJ disease onset or therapy. Advantages in the healing process and recurrence rates were also analyzed. Materials and Methods: A systematic search of the electronic databases of PubMed and Scopus was carried out. Data from the studies were analyzed, and the risk of bias was evaluated. Results: Nineteen studies between interventional studies, observational studies, and cohort studies have been considered in this review. Conclusions: Based on the studies included, the literature analysis shows that APCs could be a beneficial alternative in preventing and treating MRONJ. Laser technology, as a surgical tool or used on the antimicrobial photodynamic or photobiomodulation side, has been becoming increasingly popular in the last few years. The latest proposal concerning the combination of both auxiliary tools suggests interesting effects, but more studies should be conducted to evaluate eventual relapses and long-term consequences.
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- Andrea Scribante
- Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Caggiano M, Di Spirito F, Acerra A, Galdi M, Sisalli L. Multiple-Drugs-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in a Patient Affected by Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:dj11040104. [PMID: 37185482 PMCID: PMC10137621 DOI: 10.3390/dj11040104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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A 60-year-old woman suffering from multiple myeloma (MM) was treated with zoledronic acid (bisphosphonate), dexamethasone (corticosteroid), bortezomib (a chemotherapeutic agent), and lenalidomide (thalidomide analog) for about a year and with lenalidomide alone as maintenance therapy for almost two years and developed stage three medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) in the upper left dental arch approximately two weeks after tooth extraction, which was treated with a medical nonoperative conservative approach until reversion to stage one. The present case report describing the development of multi-drug-related osteonecrosis of the jaws during the pharmacologic MM maintenance phase draws attention to the complex multidisciplinary and multistage management of MM subjects and also that during disease remission, crucially involving oral healthcare providers for MRONJ prevention and pharmacovigilance. To prevent similar cases, cancer patient management should ensure proper dental care not only before starting but also throughout therapy duration and ensure continuous interdisciplinary consensus between oncologists and dentists. Moreover, also considering the independent negative and potentially synergistic effect on bone metabolism and mucosal healing processes of employed medicaments, additionally combined with the cumulative one of previous intravenous bisphosphonates, further studies should highlight the polypharmacy effect and hopefully aid in patient-specific MRONJ risk assessment in cancer patients.
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- Mario Caggiano
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, Via Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, Via Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, Via Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, Via Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, Via Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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D’Agostino S, Valentini G, Dolci M, Ferrara E. Potential Relationship between Poor Oral Hygiene and MRONJ: An Observational Retrospective Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:5402. [PMID: 37048016 PMCID: PMC10094150 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a drug-related side effect linked but not limited to antiresorptive and antiangiogenic molecules. It recognizes several triggers in dental procedures, such as surgery, endodontic treatments, and root planing, but also prosthesis decubitus or with a spontaneous onset. Although there are many reports about the onset of this pathology, oral hygiene status is mainly described as a consequence of MRONJ. Not so much is known about the oral hygiene situation as a concurrent factor in the pathogenesis of severe stages and about non-surgical periodontal therapy in patients affected by MRONJ. Actually, clear instructions for non-surgical periodontal therapy are poor in the literature. The primary outcome of the present study is to evaluate the oral hygiene status in MRONJ patients. In addition, a secondary outcome is to review the factor of poor oral hygiene as a cause or worsening aspect for MRONJ. A total of 45 subjects (19 males and 26 females) with a mean age of 59 ± 12 were enrolled. The Pearson correlation coefficient showed no significant results for the variable of the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) stage, although the majority of patients showed poor oral hygiene with an OHI-S average of 3.39 ± 1.83. As stated by the last AAOMS position paper, poor plaque control is related to a worsened MRONJ stage. The relation between the lack of oral hygiene and MRONJ onset is still unclear.
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- Silvia D’Agostino
- Complex Unit of Odontostomatology, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University Aldo Moro of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University Gabriele d’Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University Gabriele d’Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University Gabriele d’Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University Gabriele d’Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Qualliotine JR, Yousef A, Orosco RK, Fugere M, Kolb FJ, Kristallis T, Archambault K. Carbon Dioxide Laser Sequestrectomy for Osteoradionecrosis: A Case Series. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2023; 41:73-79. [PMID: 36780577 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2022.0090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Objective: To demonstrate a new approach to sequestrectomy using a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser for a clinic-based technique. Background: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw is a debilitating complication of radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies. Often refractory to medical therapy, surgical intervention for early staged disease with curettage and mechanical bone removal has mixed success, making this disease extremely difficult to treat. Therefore, new approaches to treat ORN of the jaw is needed. Methods: We describe five cases of early-to-intermediate-staged ORN illustrating a novel clinic-based sequestrectomy technique using a CO2 laser. Results: The exposed bone lesions involved the mandibular fixed gingiva, maxillary fixed gingiva, and hard palate. None of the patients had diabetes. Four patients required a total of two laser treatments and one patient needed only one treatment. All five patients demonstrated an excellent response with complete resolution of their ORN-related pain and complete mucosal coverage of the exposed bone with durable results (follow-up range, 7-19 months). Conclusions: This small series demonstrates encouraging results for CO2 laser sequestrectomy for ORN. This novel office-based intervention merits further study in larger prospective series and exploration in other disease populations, such as medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws.
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- Jesse R Qualliotine
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA.,Moore's Cancer Center, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA.,San Diego Dental Health Center, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA.,San Diego Dental Health Center, La Jolla, California, USA
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Razavi P, Jafari A, Vescovi P, Fekrazad R. Efficacy of Adjunctive Photobiomodulation in the Management of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Systematic Review. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2022; 40:777-791. [PMID: 36507770 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2022.0084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a severe adverse medication response that manifests as progressive bone necrosis in the craniofacial area. There is still no clear treatment protocol for the management of MRONJ. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review to assess the efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) as an adjunct to MRONJ therapy. Methods: In line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement, a literature search was performed on PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases. Two examiners examined eligibility and risk of bias separately before extracting data. Results: Two hundred sixty-nine articles were found through electronic search, out of which only 11 met the inclusion criteria and were included in qualitative synthesis (9 retrospectives, 1 prospective, and 1 case series). A total number of 759 patients and a mean age ranging from 54 to 74 years were reviewed. Females were the most frequent gender in all of the selected studies (72% females to 28% males), and the most frequent stage in the studies mentioned above was stage II (66%). Most of the studies had shown a significant improvement when PBM was used as an adjunctive treatment. Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, PBM as an adjuvant therapy can significantly improve the outcomes of each treatment plan. However, surgical intervention for the complete healing of the lesions is suggested.
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- Pouyan Razavi
- Student Research Committee, Dental Faculty, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Dental Faculty, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Unit of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery and Laser therapy, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Center of Dentistry, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Radiation Sciences Research Center, Laser Research Center in Medical Sciences, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,International Network for Photo Medicine and Photodynamic Therapy (INPMPDT), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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Migliorati CA. Oral Complications in Cancer Patients–Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ). FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2022; 3:866871. [PMID: 35558547 PMCID: PMC9086704 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2022.866871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) was first reported in 2003. Despite the progress in the understanding of this oral complication in cancer patients for the past 18 years, there is still discussion about the best way to define MRONJ, prevent the complication, how to diagnose, and the options of treatment available. The initial reports associated MRONJ to bisphosphonates and denosumab, medications that work as bone-modifying agents. Later, other agents such as the antiangiogenics, have also been reported to cause the oral complication, either alone or in combination with antiresorptives. Initially, these medications were prescribed to patients with osteoporosis and cancers patients with bone metastasis. Today, because of the effect of the medications in the bone remodeling system, patients with several other diseases such as giant cell tumors, rheumatoid arthritis, Paget's disease of bone, fibrous dysplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, are managed with these medications, significantly increasing the population of individuals at risk for developing MRONJ. This mini review focused on the cancer patient. It updates the dental clinician on the recent scientific literature about MRONJ and provides information on how to diagnose and manage patients being treated with these medications, suggests protocols to prevent the development of MRONJ, and present ways to manage those patients who develop the oral complication.
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Lobekk OK, Dijkstra W, Pedersen TØ. Surgical vs conservative treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw-A complex systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 132:671-679. [PMID: 34657823 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the outcome of surgical and conservative treatment approaches for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. STUDY DESIGN Publications in Medline, The Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and PubMed (non-indexed articles) and by Health Technology Assessment organizations were searched. Quality of evidence in primary studies were assessed using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) and the level of bias in systematic reviews by a measurement tool to assess systematic reviews (AMSTAR). RESULTS Quality assessment identified 3 primary studies with moderate GRADE score. Moderate risk of bias was found in 7 systematic reviews and low risk of bias in 3. Nine studies were included in the meta-analysis, where 62.1% healing was reported after surgical treatment (144 of 232 included patients) and 28.8% healing was reported after conservative treatment (38 of 132 included patients). Moderate heterogeneity was found among the included studies (P = .02). The overall odds ratio for resolution of osteonecrosis after surgical versus conservative treatment was 1.25 (95% confidence interval, 0.24-2.26) and was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION Slightly better outcomes are reported after surgical treatment, in particular for advanced disease stages, but there is a lack of standardized treatment protocols and outcome measures. Overall, the quality of evidence is poor, and the majority of studies have a low evidence certainty rating and high risk of bias.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Consultant, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
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Şahin O, Akan E, Tatar B, Ekmekcioğlu C, Ünal N, Odabaşı O. Combined approach to treatment of advanced stages of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw patients. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 88:613-620. [PMID: 34023243 PMCID: PMC9422660 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2021.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Removal of necrotic bone is important in the treatment of medication- related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Surgical treatment is more successful than conservative treatment in advanced stages (stage 2–3) of the medication- related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Relatively less invasive and supportive treatments are recommended in patients with advanced medication- related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Patient follow-up, good oral hygiene and patient motivation increase the success rate of the treatment.
Introduction Increased incidence of localized osteonecrosis in the jaw bones caused by bisphosphanate use and reduced quality of life of the patients led researchers to diagnose the disease in the early period and to investigate the effective treatment modality. Objective Treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw patients is based on individual protocols from clinical experience, as there are no definitive treatment guidelines. In view of the lack of consensus on the effectiveness of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw treatments in the literature, the aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical technique described in the treatment of advanced stages of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw patients. Methods Twenty-one patients affected by Stage 2–3 medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw were treated with ultrasonic piezoelectric bone surgery for necrotic bone removing, leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin concentrate obtained from the patient’s peripheral blood and Nd:YAG laser for biostimulation. Success was assessed as the maintenance of full mucosal coverage without signs of residual infection at 1-month (T1), 3-months (T2), 6-months (T3) and 1-year (T4) after surgery. Logistic regressions were used to evaluate the association between the different independent variables and treatment outcomes. Results Two Stage 3 patients had delayed healing at 1 month after the operation. Complete mucosal healing was achieved in all patients at the third month. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that different variables were not significantly correlated with delayed healing (p > 0.05). Conclusion The surgical protocol presented in this study shows promising results for surgical management of advanced stages of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw patients.
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- Onur Şahin
- İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, İzmir, Turkey.
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- Izmir Katip Celebi University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Izmir, Turkey
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- İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, İzmir, Turkey
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- İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, İzmir, Turkey
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- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ankara, Turkey
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Nica DF, Riviș M, Roi CI, Todea CD, Duma VF, Sinescu C. Complementarity of Photo-Biomodulation, Surgical Treatment, and Antibiotherapy for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (MRONJ). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57020145. [PMID: 33562600 PMCID: PMC7914693 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57020145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Antiresorptive or anti-angiogenic agents may induce medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ), which represents a challenge for clinicians. The aim of this study is to design and apply a composed and stage-approach therapy combining antibiotherapy, surgical treatment, and photo-biomodulation (PBM) for the prevention or treatment of MRONJ lesions. Materials and Methods: The proposed treatment protocol was carried out in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of the “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Farmacy of Timisoara, in 2018–2020. A total of 241 patients who were previously exposed to antiresorptive or anti-angiogenic therapy, as well as patients already diagnosed with MRONJ at different stages of the disease were treated. A preventive protocol was applied for patients in an “at risk” stage. Patients in more advanced stages received a complex treatment. Results: The healing proved to be complete, with spontaneous bone coverage in all the n = 84 cases placed in an “at risk” stage. For the n = 49 patients belonging to stage 0, pain reductions and decreases of mucosal inflammations were also obtained in all cases. For the n = 108 patients proposed for surgery (i.e., in stages 1, 2, or 3 of MRONJ), a total healing rate of 91.66% was obtained after the first surgery, while considering the downscaling to stage 1 as a treatment “success”, only one “failure” was reported. This brings the overall “success” rate to 96.68% for a complete healing, and to 99.59% when downscaling to stage 1 is included in the healing rate. Conclusions: Therefore, the clinical outcome of the present study indicates that patients with MRONJ in almost all stages of the disease can benefit from such a proposed association of methods, with superior clinical results compared to classical therapies.
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- Diana Florina Nica
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Oral Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 2A Eftimie Murgu Place, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.F.N.); (C.I.R.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Oral Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 2A Eftimie Murgu Place, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.F.N.); (C.I.R.)
- Correspondence: (M.R.); (V.-F.D.); Tel.: +40-751-511451 (V.-F.D.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Oral Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 2A Eftimie Murgu Place, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.F.N.); (C.I.R.)
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Emergencies, School of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 2A Eftimie Murgu Place, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- 3OM Optomechatronics Group, Faculty of Engineering, “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, 2 Elena Dragoi Str., 310177 Arad, Romania
- Doctoral School, Polytechnic University of Timisoara, 1 Mihai Viteazu Ave., 300222 Timisoara, Romania
- Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, School of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revolutiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania;
- Correspondence: (M.R.); (V.-F.D.); Tel.: +40-751-511451 (V.-F.D.)
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- Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, School of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 9 Revolutiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania;
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Costa DL, Thomé de Azevedo E, Przysiezny PE, Kluppel LE. Use of Lasers and Piezoelectric in Intraoral Surgery. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2021; 33:275-285. [PMID: 33518388 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Laser therapy has been delivering good results for more than 30 years. Therapeutic effects are seen due to its ability to stimulate cell proliferation, revascularization, cell regeneration, local microcirculation, and vascular permeability; leading to edema reduction and analgesic effects. The piezoelectric system has been used in several surgeries recently, following the trend of minimally invasive surgery. The system consists of crystals undergoing deformation when exposed to electric current, resulting in an oscillating movement with ultrasound frequency. In oral surgery it is used in orthognathic and temporomandibular joint procedures, alveolar corticotomies, tumor excision, bone grafts, third molars, and dental implants.
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- Davani Latarullo Costa
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculdade ILAPEO, Rua Jacarezinho, 656 - Mercês, Curitiba, Paraná 80710-150, Brazil.
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculdade ILAPEO, Rua Jacarezinho, 656 - Mercês, Curitiba, Paraná 80710-150, Brazil
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculdade ILAPEO, Rua Jacarezinho, 656 - Mercês, Curitiba, Paraná 80710-150, Brazil
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculdade ILAPEO, Rua Jacarezinho, 656 - Mercês, Curitiba, Paraná 80710-150, Brazil
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Moraschini V, Calasans-Maia MD, Louro RS, Arantes EBR, Calasans-Maia JDA. Weak evidence for the management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. J Oral Pathol Med 2020; 50:10-21. [PMID: 32589782 DOI: 10.1111/jop.13083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although several therapies are proposed for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), to date there is no consensus or treatment protocol for MRONJ. This overview aims to summarize the available evidence on the management and outcomes of MRONJ. METHODS An electronic search without language or date restrictions occurred in five databases and gray literature for articles published until March 2020. This overview was performed according to the PICO format. The eligibility criteria comprised systematic reviews (RS) with or without meta-analyses that analyzed treatments outcomes for MRONJ. The methodological quality of each SR was evaluated using AMSTAR 2. RESULTS Fifteen studies published between 2014 and 2020 were included in this overview. The summary of the evidence showed that conservative treatment and low level laser therapy can yield favorable results for early stages of MRONJ whereas surgical treatment seems to be better for advanced stages. However, qualitative assessment of the SRs highlighted a global low level of quality. CONCLUSIONS There is weak evidence to support treatment protocols for MRONJ. Because of the low quality of the SRs, highlighted by this overview, no insightful therapeutic recommendations can be issued for any intervention for MRONJ.
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- Vittorio Moraschini
- Dental Research Division, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Veiga de Almeida University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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Calcium Phosphate Ceramics Can Prevent Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13081955. [PMID: 32331240 PMCID: PMC7215435 DOI: 10.3390/ma13081955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), a post-surgical non-healing wound condition, is one of the most common side effects in patients treated with nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates. Its physiopathology has been related with suppression of bone turnover, of soft tissue healing and infection. Biphasic calcium phosphates (BCP) are used as a drug delivery vehicle and as a bone substitute in surgical wounds. Due to their capacity to adsorb zoledronate, it was hypothesized these compounds might have a protective effect on the soft tissues in BRONJ wounds. To address this hypothesis, a reproducible in vivo model of BRONJ in Wistar rats was used. This model directly relates chronic bisphosphonate administration with the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw after tooth extraction. BCP granules were placed in the alveolus immediately after tooth extraction in the test group. The animals were evaluated through nuclear medicine, radiology, macroscopic observation, and histologic analysis. Encouragingly, calcium phosphate ceramics were able to limit zoledronate toxicity in vivo and to favor healing, which was evidenced by medical imaging (nuclear medicine and radiology), macroscopically, and through histology. The studied therapeutic option presented itself as a potential solution to prevent the development of maxillary osteonecrosis.
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