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Roman RC, Moldovan MA, Pop LS, Megieșan S, Faur CI. Platelet-Rich Fibrin Treatment Evaluation in Patients with Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and Osteoradionecrosis. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3473. [PMID: 38930013 PMCID: PMC11204677 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13123473] [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: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Background. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) and osteoradionecrosis (ORN) are associated with severe disability and continuous pain, both of which are very difficult to control. This study aims to evaluate the outcome of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) treatment compared to iodoform gauze packing and the primary suture of oral mucosa in patients with both MRONJ and ORN. Methods. Patients suffering from MRONJ and ORN who were treated in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic of Cluj-Napoca in the last 10 years were selected for this study from the hospital database. Results. PRF treatment proved to be a reliable method to help heal the necrotic bone sites. High-ASA risk patients and immunosuppressed patients are more prone to recurrence and persistent signs and symptoms. Intravenous bisphosphonates produce more intense symptomatology compared to oral administration. The posterior mandible is more difficult to treat compared to other sites. Conclusions. The quality of life of MRONJ and ORN patients may be improved by a protocol that reduces pain and hospitalization.
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- Rareș Călin Roman
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Mathematics, Imperial College London Alumni, London SW7 2AZ, UK;
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- Department of Oral Radiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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Anitua E, Alkhraisat M, Eguia A. Clinical Performance of Implant-Supported Prostheses in the Rehabilitation of Patients Previously Treated for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (MRONJ): A Systematic Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e61658. [PMID: 38966469 PMCID: PMC11223626 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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There is a lack of consensus on managing resultant bone and soft tissue defects or on restoring oral function and aesthetics following medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) lesion healing. This clinical challenge presents a dilemma for practitioners. Removable prostheses pose a recurrence risk if poorly fitted and may inadequately restore function or aesthetics in cases of significant bone defect. Dental implant-supported prostheses could enhance function and quality of life, though their risks and indications are not well-defined. This systematic review examines the clinical outcomes and complications associated with implant-supported rehabilitations post-MRONJ surgery. This study was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement recommendations and it was pre-registered in the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD42023492539).
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- Eduardo Anitua
- Regenerative Medicine, Biotechnology Institute (BTI), Vitoria, ESP
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- Estomatology II, University of The Basque Country (Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea), Leioa, ESP
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Di Fede O, La Mantia G, Del Gaizo C, Mauceri R, Matranga D, Campisi G. Reduction of MRONJ risk after exodontia by virtue of ozone infiltration: A randomized clinical trial. Oral Dis 2024. [PMID: 38807567 DOI: 10.1111/odi.15006] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Exodontia is commonly considered as a risk factor for the development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in individuals exposed to bone modifying agents. This study was aimed at assessing the efficiency and safety of a gaseous oxygen-ozone mixture as an adjuvant to a standard exodontia to reduce the risk of MRONJ development. METHODS A randomized, open-label, phase II, single-center clinical trial involving 117 patients at risk of MRONJ was conducted. The study protocol tested injections of an oxygen-ozone mixture in the post-extraction site. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: oxygen-ozone therapy, and standard tooth extraction protocol. Post-extraction wound healing was assessed using the Inflammatory Proliferative Remodeling (IPR) Wound Healing Scale. RESULTS The oxygen-ozone therapy group exhibited a significant improvement in wound healing post-extraction during the inflammatory and proliferative phases, as indicated by the IPR scale scores at 3-5 days (p = 0.006) and 14 days (p < 0.001) respectively. CONCLUSION Oxygen-ozone therapy shows promise in improving post-extraction healing in patients at risk of MRONJ. Future studies with larger sample sizes and multicenter collaborations are recommended to confirm the validity of these findings and explore the long-term efficacy of ozone therapy.
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- Olga Di Fede
- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Oral Medicine and Dentistry for Fragile Patients, Department of Rehabilitation, Fragility and Continuity of Care, University Hospital Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Oral Medicine and Dentistry for Fragile Patients, Department of Rehabilitation, Fragility and Continuity of Care, University Hospital Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences and Mother-Child Care "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Oral Medicine and Dentistry for Fragile Patients, Department of Rehabilitation, Fragility and Continuity of Care, University Hospital Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Obermeier KT, Dewenter I, Malenova Y, Fliefel R, Kaeppler G, Otto S. Sclerotic bone: a sign of bone reaction in patients with medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7914. [PMID: 38575664 PMCID: PMC10994931 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57635-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious adverse reaction associated with antiresorptive drugs such as bisphosphonates and denosumab. When dealing with advanced and/or multiple MRONJ lesions undergoing surgical therapy, the extent of surgery is often a topic of discussion. The aim of this study was to identify the differences in bone density in and around the MRONJ lesion before and after surgical treatment to evaluate the needed surgical extend of the modelling osteotomy. In this retrospective study 26 patients with MRONJ lesions that were surgically treated in our department were observed. Length, width and bone density were measured in panoramic radiograph pre and postoperatively with the Imaging processing software Sidexis and ImageJ (Fiji). The necrotic area, the surrounding sclerotic area as well as the healthy contralateral side were observed. Measurements were performed by two independent observers. Pearson correlation was calculated to determine the interobserver variability. Bone density was significantly reduced in the necrotic bone area compared to the healthy unaffected contralateral reference side. The sclerotic bone area surrounding the necrosis showed increased bone density compared to the contralateral unaffected reference side. The density of the sclerotic bone area was increased in the previously affected MRONJ area in the postoperative panoramic radiograph. The pre and postoperative density showed no significant correlation to healing behaviour. The focus of the modelling osteotomy in surgical treatment of mature MRONJ lesions should be predominantly on the parts that appear necrotic and less dense in the panoramic radiograph as sclerotic areas might be an expression of bone reaction.
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- Katharina Theresa Obermeier
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Lindwurmstrasse 2a, 80337, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Lindwurmstrasse 2a, 80337, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Lindwurmstrasse 2a, 80337, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Lindwurmstrasse 2a, 80337, Munich, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Fraunhoferstrasse 20, 82152, Planegg/Martinsried, Germany
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Lindwurmstrasse 2a, 80337, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Lindwurmstrasse 2a, 80337, Munich, Germany
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Goker F, Donati G, Gallo F, Sparaco A, Rania V, Busa A, Grecchi F, Grecchi E, Colapinto G, Del Fabbro M. Ozone infiltration as an adjunctive treatment to piezoelectric surgery in the management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws: case series of 29 patients. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024:10.1007/s10006-024-01246-x. [PMID: 38523198 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-024-01246-x] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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PURPOSE Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws has been reported to be associated with bisphosphonate and RANKL inhibitor medications. This prospective clinical study aimed to assess the outcomes of pre-operative ozone infiltration therapy in patients with established MRONJ. METHODS The treatment protocol for ozone applications were designed as 20 applications ozone infiltration therapy followed by surgical interventions of necrotic tissue debridement using piezoelectric surgery instruments. The evaluation of the results based on the clinical and radiologic specifications considering the necrotic lesion reduction and healing. The study included 31 lesions in 29 patients. The mean follow-up was 23.6 months. RESULTS 25 lesions out of 31 healed totally without any remissions. The outcomes were not affected by any variables such as gender, age, type of pharmacological treatment, lesion location, and MRONJ staging. The statistically significant results were found among the clinical condition of the patients (p = 0.01) and administration route of medications (p = 0.004). Healing was significantly less in patients that received intra-vascular administrations. Clinical conditions of the patients were divided as osteoporosis, oncologic, and arthritis. Significantly better results were obtained in osteoporosis patients. 38% of the population experienced spontaneous sequestration with signs of improvements and the surgical interventions were canceled. According to the results, total healing of MRONJ lesions was seen in 79% patients (81% lesions). CONCLUSION Ozone therapy and debridement with Piezoelectric surgery can be considered as a safe and beneficial adjunctive treatment alternative for osteonecrosis lesions in cases of established MRONJ.
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- Funda Goker
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milano, Milan, MI, Italy
- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dentistry Department, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco Hospital, Via Giovanni Battista Grassi, 74, Milan, Italy
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- Istituto Stomatologico Italiano a Milano, Via Pace, 21, Milano, 20122, Italy
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- Dentistry Department, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco Hospital, Via Giovanni Battista Grassi, 74, Milan, Italy
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- Dentistry Department, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco Hospital, Via Giovanni Battista Grassi, 74, Milan, Italy
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- Dentistry Department, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco Hospital, Via Giovanni Battista Grassi, 74, Milan, Italy
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- Private Clinic, Via G. Boccaccio, 34, Milano, 20123, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milano, Milan, MI, Italy.
- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milan, Italy.
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Hadad H, Matheus HR, Pai SI, Souza FA, Guastaldi FPS. Rodents as an animal model for studying tooth extraction-related medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: assessment of outcomes. Arch Oral Biol 2024; 159:105875. [PMID: 38160519 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2023.105875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the outcomes of several rodent animal models for studying tooth extraction-related medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). DESIGN After a search of the databases, 2004 articles were located, and 118 corroborated the inclusion factors (in vivo studies in rodents evaluating tooth extraction as a risk factor for the development of MRONJ). RESULTS Numerous studies attempting to establish an optimal protocol to induce MRONJ were found. Zoledronic acid (ZA) was the most used drug, followed by alendronate (ALN). Even when ZA did not lead to the development of MRONJ, its effect compromised the homeostasis of the bone and soft tissue. The association of other risk factors (dexamethasone, diabetes, and tooth-related inflammatory dental disease) besides tooth extraction also played a role in the development of MRONJ. In addition, studies demonstrated a relationship between cumulative dose and MRONJ. CONCLUSIONS Both ZA and ALN can lead to MRONJ in rodents when equivalent human doses (in osteoporosis or cancer treatment) are used. Local oral risk factors and tooth-related inflammatory dental disease increase the incidence of MRONJ in a tooth extraction-related rodent model.
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- Henrique Hadad
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Division, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Periodontics Division, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Division, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
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Antonelli A, Bennardo F, Giudice A. Breakthroughs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. J Clin Med 2024; 13:685. [PMID: 38337379 PMCID: PMC10856085 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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In the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, continuous advances have ushered in a new era of innovation, profoundly influencing this branch of medicine [...].
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- Alessandro Antonelli
- School of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (F.B.); (A.G.)
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Kövér Z, Bán Á, Gajdács M, Polgár B, Urbán E. Role of Actinomyces spp. and related organisms in the development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ): Clinical evidence based on a case series. Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp) 2023; 13:125-134. [PMID: 38038751 PMCID: PMC10755666 DOI: 10.1556/1886.2023.00041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is an increasingly common consequence of antiresorptive treatment, which often leads to the development of necrotic exposed bone surfaces with inflammatory processes affecting the jawbone. Although the development of MRONJ is often associated with the inflammatory response or infections caused by the colonizing members of the oral microbiota, the exact pathogenesis of MRONJ is still not fully understood. In the present paper, we aimed to provide additional, microbiological culture-supported evidence, supporting the "infection hypothesis" that Actinomyces spp. and related organisms may play an important pathogenic role in the development of MRONJ and the resulting bone necrosis. In our case series, all patients presented with similar underlying conditions and anamnestic data, and have received antiresorptive medications (bisphosphonates or a RANK ligand (RANKL) inhibitor) to prevent the occurrence or progression of bone metastases, secondary to prostate cancer. Nevertheless, a few years into antiresorptive drug therapy, varying stages of MRONJ was identified in the mentioned patients. In all three cases, quantitative microbiological culture of the necrotic bone samples yielded a complex microbiota, dominated by Actinomyces and Schaalia spp. with high colony counts. Additionally, our followed-up case series document the treatment of these patients with a combination of surgical intervention and long-term antibiotic therapy, where favourable clinical responses were seen is all cases. If the "infection hypothesis" is valid, it may have significant consequences in the preventative and therapeutic strategies associated with this disease.
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- Zsanett Kövér
- Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School, University of Pécs, Tüzér u. 1., 7623 Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School, University of Pécs, Tüzér u. 1., 7623 Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Oral Biology and Experimental Dental Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Tisza Lajos krt. 64-66., 6725, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Clinical Center, University of Pécs, Szigeti út 12., 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Clinical Center, University of Pécs, Szigeti út 12., 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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Ciobanu GA, Mogoantă L, Popescu SM, Ionescu M, Munteanu CM, Staicu IE, Mercuț R, Georgescu CC, Scrieciu M, Vlad D, Camen A. Correlations between Immune Response and Etiopathogenic Factors of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Cancer Patients Treated with Zoledronic Acid. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14345. [PMID: 37762651 PMCID: PMC10532296 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Impairment of the immune response in MRONJ (medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws) is one of the still unclear etiopathogenic mechanisms of this condition encountered in cancer patients treated with bisphosphonates, with negative effects on the patient's quality of life. The aim of the present study was to correlate the immune response with etiopathogenic factors via immunohistochemical evaluation of the maxillary tissues in zoledronic acid osteonecrosis. The retrospective study included a group of 51 patients with various types of cancers, diagnosed with stage 2 or 3 MRONJ at zoledronic acid and treated surgically. Immunohistochemical expressions of αSMA, CD3, CD4, CD8, CD20, CD79α, CD68, CD204, and tryptase were evaluated. Immunohistochemical markers expressions were statistically analyzed according to the duration of the treatment, the trigger factor, the location of the MRONJ, and the healing status. Analysis of the immune response included T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages, and mast cells. The duration of treatment significantly influenced the immunohistochemical expression of most markers (p < 0.05). For an increasing trend in treatment duration, a decreasing trend in marker score was observed, suggesting an inverse correlation. The expression of the markers was different depending on the trigger factor, on MRONJ localization (maxilla/mandible), and the healing status, being more intense in patients cured per primam compared to those who had relapses. The patient's immune response was negatively influenced by the duration of the treatment, the trigger factor, the location of the lesion in the mandible, and the recurrence of MRONJ.
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- George Adrian Ciobanu
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Medicine Faculty, Ovidius University of Constanța, 900470 Constanța, Romania
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- Department of Histology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Medicine Faculty, Ovidius University of Constanța, 900470 Constanța, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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Singh N, Surface L. Dental Management of Medication-Related OSTEONECROSIS of the JAW: WHILE RARE, THIS PATHOLOGY HAS DEVASTATING EFFECTS ON PATIENT HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE. DECISIONS IN DENTISTRY : THE JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE 2023; 9:28-31. [PMID: 38187891 PMCID: PMC10767836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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- Nita Singh
- University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry
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Kövér Z, Johansen Nordskag V, Bán Á, Gajdács M, Urbán E. The role of Actinomyces spp. and related organisms in cervicofacial infections: Pathomechanism, diagnosis and therapeutic aspects. Anaerobe 2023; 82:102767. [PMID: 37482285 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2023.102767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Members of the Actinomyces genus and Actinomyces-like organisms (ALOs; namely Actinotignum, Arcanobacterium, Schaalia and Varibaculum) are Gram-positive, non-spore-forming rods that are commensal members of the human oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, female genital tract and skin microbiota. Cervicofacial actinomycosis or "lumpy jaw syndrome" - the chronic, suppurative granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces spp. And ALOs - is characterized by an initially slow and unspecific disease-presentation, which often mimics other pathologies, followed by the formation of painful abscesses and severe tissue destruction. Actinomycosis has been described as a rare disease, however, reliable epidemiological data are lacking. In addition, there is increasing awareness regarding the role of Actinomyces spp. in the development of osteoradionecrosis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. The aim of this narrative review is to succinctly summarize the current advances regarding the microbiological, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of cervicofacial actinomycosis, in addition to the roles of Actinomyces species and ALOs as members of the oral microbiota and in dental biofilm, in other dental infections (caries, root canal infection, periapical infection, periodontitis) and osteonecrosis of the jaw, in the context of recent taxonomic changes affecting the genus. Our paper aims to be a blueprint for dentists, other physicians, microbiologists and researchers regarding the multifaceted field of cervicofacial actinomycosis.
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- Zsanett Kövér
- Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School, University of Pécs, Tüzér U. 1., 7623, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School, University of Pécs, Tüzér U. 1., 7623, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School, University of Pécs, Tüzér U. 1., 7623, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Department of Oral Biology and Experimental Dental Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Tisza Lajos krt. 64-66., 6725, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Clinical Center, University of Pécs, Szigeti út 12., 7624, Pécs, Hungary.
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Dipalma G, Inchingolo AM, Malcangi G, Ferrara I, Viapiano F, Netti A, Patano A, Isacco CG, Inchingolo AD, Inchingolo F. Sixty-Month Follow Up of Clinical MRONJ Cases Treated with CGF and Piezosurgery. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:863. [PMID: 37508890 PMCID: PMC10376556 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10070863] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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AIMS Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a drug-related adverse reaction characterized by bone destruction and necrosis in the jaw. This case series aims to evaluate the treatment approaches and outcomes in MRONJ patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS The retrospective study was conducted at the Dental Unit of the University of Bari, Italy. Patients with MRONJ were treated and followed up for 60 months. The treatment approach involved piezosurgery and concentrated growth factor (CGF). Six clinical cases from this group are described in detail. RESULTS None of the patients showed recurrence of necrotic MRONJ lesions during the follow-up period. The surgical interventions, including bone resections and the application of CGF, resulted in successful mucosal healing and the prevention of disease progression. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the complexity of managing MRONJ and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach. Conservative treatment options and minimally invasive surgery have shown efficacy in controlling symptoms and improving patients' quality of life. However, the optimal treatment approach remains a challenge, and further studies are needed to evaluate alternative therapies and resective surgery. A comprehensive preoperative evaluation and collaboration among dental, endocrinology, and oncology specialists are crucial for personalized and multidisciplinary management. Ongoing research efforts are necessary to explore new therapeutic modalities and improve our understanding of MRONJ management, providing better support to patients dealing with this complex condition.
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- Gianna Dipalma
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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Sobczak-Jaskow H, Kochańska B, Drogoszewska B. A Study of Oral Health Parameters and the Properties and Composition of Saliva in Oncological Patients with and without Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Who Take Bisphosphonates. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1073. [PMID: 37374277 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59061073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine how the status of the oral cavity, composition and properties of saliva change in oncological patients with and without Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) undergoing bisphosphonate therapy. Materials and Methods: A retrospective case-control study of 49 oncological patients using bisphosphonates (BPs) was conducted. The study population was divided into two groups-Group I consisted of 29 patients with MRONJ and Group II of 20 patients without MRONJ. The control group consisted of 32 persons without oncological history and without antiresorptive therapy. Standard dental examination included the assessment of the number of teeth remaining, teeth with caries and fillings, Approximal Plaque Index (API) and Bleeding on Probing (BOP). In terms of MRONJ, localization and stage were assessed. Laboratory tests of saliva included determination of pH and concentrations of Ca and PO4 ions, total protein, lactoferrin, lysozyme, sIgA, IgA, cortisol, neopterin, activity of amylase at rest, and stimulated saliva. The buffering capacity and microbiological tests (Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus spp. load) of stimulated saliva were also determined. Results: There were no statistically significant differences between the selected oral parameters and saliva of Group I and Group II. Significant differences were found between Group I and the control group. BOP, lysozyme and cortisol concentration were higher, while the number of teeth with fillings, Ca and neopterin concentrations were lower in comparison to the control group. In Group I, a significantly higher percentage of patients with a high colony count (>105) of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus spp. was also found. The significant differences between Group II and the control group concerned the concentrations of lysozyme, Ca ions, sIgA, neopterin and the colony count of Lactobacillus spp. In the Group I patients who received a significantly higher cumulative dose of BP compared to the Group II, a significant positive correlation was found between the received BP dose and the BOP. Most MRONJ foci were stage 2 and were mainly located in the mandible. Conclusions: Among oncological patients with and without MRONJ undergoing BP therapy compared to the control group, there are statistically significant differences in the dental, periodontal and microbiological status and in the composition of the saliva. Particularly noteworthy are the statistically significant differences in the decreased level of Ca ions, the increased level of cortisol and the elements of saliva related to the immune response (lysozyme, sIgA, neopterin). Additionally, a higher cumulative dose of BPs may affect the susceptibility to the development of osteonecrosis of the jaws. Patients undergoing antiresorptive therapy should receive multidisciplinary medical care, including dental care.
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- Hanna Sobczak-Jaskow
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland
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Ristow O, Rückschloß T, Schnug G, Moratin J, Bleymehl M, Zittel S, Pilz M, Sekundo C, Mertens C, Engel M, Hoffmann J, Smielowski M. Comparison of Different Antibiotic Regimes for Preventive Tooth Extractions in Patients with Antiresorptive Intake-A Retrospective Cohort Study. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:997. [PMID: 37370316 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12060997] [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: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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In the present study, the impacts on success rates between three different antibiotic regimes in patients receiving preventive tooth extraction during/after antiresorptive treatment were compared. For the retrospective analysis, we enrolled patients who had undergone tooth extraction from 2009 to 2019 according to the specified preventive conditions under antiresorptive therapy. Three antibiotic regimens were distinguished: (Group 1) intravenous for 7 days, (Group 2) oral for 14 days, and (Group 3) oral for 7 days of application. The primary endpoint was the occurrence of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw at 12 weeks after surgery. A total of 760 patients and 1143 extraction regions were evaluated (Group 1 n = 719; Group 2 n = 126; Group 3 n = 298). The primary endpoint showed no significant difference in the development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw between the groups studied (Group 1 n = 50/669 (7%); Group 2 n = 9/117 (7%); Group 3 n = 17/281 (6%); p = 0.746). Overall, the success rate was 93% after intervention when preventive measures were followed. With the same success rate, a reduced, oral administration of antibiotics seems to be sufficient regarding the possible spectrum of side effects, the development of resistance and the health economic point of view.
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- Oliver Ristow
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Biometry, Institute of Medical Biometry, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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Ciobanu GA, Camen A, Ionescu M, Vlad D, Munteanu CM, Gheorghiță MI, Lungulescu CV, Staicu IE, Sin EC, Chivu L, Mercuț R, Popescu SM. Risk Factors for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw-A Binomial Analysis of Data of Cancer Patients from Craiova and Constanta Treated with Zoledronic Acid. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12113747. [PMID: 37297941 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12113747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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MRONJ (Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw) is a condition observed in a subset of cancer patients who have undergone treatment with zoledronic acid in order to either prevent or treat bone metastases. The primary aim of this research was to establish the importance of risk factors in the development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer patients receiving zoledronic acid therapy for bone metastases. The present study is an observational retrospective investigation conducted at two university centers, namely, Craiova and Constanța, and included cancer patients treated with zoledronic acid. The medical records of the patients were obtained over a four-year timeframe spanning from June 2018 to June 2022. The data analysis was carried out between January 2021 and October 2022. Patients were treated for cancer, bone metastases, and MRONJ according to the international guidelines. The research investigated a cohort of 174 cancer patients (109 females and 65 males) aged between 22 and 84 years (with a mean age 64.65 ± 10.72 years) seeking treatment at oncology clinics situated in Craiova and Constanța. The study conducted a binomial logistic regression to analyze ten predictor variables, namely, gender, age, smoking status, treatment duration, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endocrine therapy, presence of diabetes mellitus (DM), obesity, and hypertension (HT). The results of the analysis revealed that only five of the ten predictor variables were statistically significant for MRONJ occurrence: duration of treatment (p < 0.005), chemotherapy (p = 0.007), and hypertension (p = 0.002) as risk factors, and endocrine therapy (p = 0.001) and obesity (p = 0.024) as protective factors.
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- George Adrian Ciobanu
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Medicine Faculty, "Ovidius" University of Constanța, 900470 Constanța, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Medicine Faculty, "Ovidius" University of Constanța, 900470 Constanța, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Medicine Faculty, "Ovidius" University of Constanța, 900470 Constanța, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The County Emergency Clinical Hospital "Sf. Apostol Andrei", 900591 Constanța, Romania
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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Ciobanu GA, Mogoantă L, Camen A, Ionescu M, Vlad D, Staicu IE, Munteanu CM, Gheorghiță MI, Mercuț R, Sin EC, Popescu SM. Clinical and Histopathological Aspects of MRONJ in Cancer Patients. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12103383. [PMID: 37240491 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12103383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a major complication of bisphosphonate treatment in cancer patients, and its etiology is not completely clarified. The study's goal is to find connections between the clinical and histopathological characteristics of osteonecrosis and bisphosphonates in a cohort of cancer patients who had osteonecrosis treated surgically. The retrospective study includes 51 patients of both sexes, aged 46 to 85 years, who underwent surgical treatment for MRONJ in two oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics (Craiova and Constanța). Demographic, clinical, and imaging data from the records of patients with osteonecrosis were analyzed. The surgical treatment removed the necrotic bone, and the harvested fragments were analyzed from a histopathological perspective. The histopathological examination data were evaluated and statistically processed to look for viable bone, granulation tissue, bacterial colonies, and inflammatory infiltrate. In the study groups, MRONJ was found particularly in the posterior regions of the mandible. Tooth extraction, but also periapical or periodontal infections, represented the trigger factors in most of the cases. The surgical therapy consisted of sequestrectomy or bone resection, and the histopathological examination of the fragments revealed osteonecrosis-specific features, such as the lack of bone cells, the development of an inflammatory infiltrate, and the existence of bacterial colonies. MRONJ in cancer patients receiving zoledronic acid is a severe complication that significantly lowers quality of life. Since these patients are not usually monitored by the dentist, they are identified in advanced stages of MRONJ. For these patients, thorough dental monitoring could reduce the incidence of osteonecrosis and its related complications.
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- George Adrian Ciobanu
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Medicine Faculty, "Ovidius" University of Constanța, 900470 Constanța, Romania
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- Department of Histology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Medicine Faculty, "Ovidius" University of Constanța, 900470 Constanța, Romania
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Medicine Faculty, "Ovidius" University of Constanța, 900470 Constanța, Romania
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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Kuehn S, Scariot R, Elsalanty M. Medication-Related Osteonecrosis: Why the Jawbone? Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:109. [PMID: 37232760 PMCID: PMC10217310 DOI: 10.3390/dj11050109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) has emerged as a complication of anti-resorptive medications. Despite its low incidence rate, this problem has gained attention in recent years due to its devastating consequences and lack of preventive strategy. The fact that MRONJ incidence has been exclusive to the jawbones, despite the systemic effect of anti-resorptive medications, could be a starting point to unravel the multifactorial pathogenesis of this condition. This review aims to negotiate the question of why the jawbone is more susceptible to MRONJ than other skeletal sites. Approaching the problem from this perspective could provide new directions for the prevention of MRONJ and expand our understanding of the unique oral microenvironment.
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- Sydney Kuehn
- Department of Medical Anatomical Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Federal Technological University of Paraná, Curitiba 80230-901, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Anatomical Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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Sobczak-Jaskow H, Kochańska B, Drogoszewska B. Composition and Properties of Saliva in Patients with Osteoporosis Taking Antiresorptive Drugs. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4294. [PMID: 36901300 PMCID: PMC10002130 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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UNLABELLED The aim of this study was to examine how the composition and properties of saliva change in people with osteoporosis who have received antiresorptive (AR) treatment, compared to patients with osteoporosis who have not yet received this treatment. METHODS The study population consisted of 38 patients with osteoporosis using AR drugs (Group I) and 16 patients with osteoporosis who had never used AR drugs (Group II). The control group consisted of 32 people without osteoporosis. Laboratory tests included determination of pH and concentrations of Ca, PO4, total protein, lactoferrin, lysozyme, sIgA, IgA, cortisol, neopterin, activity of amylase at rest, and stimulated saliva. The buffering capacity of stimulated saliva was also determined. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences between the saliva of Group I and Group II. No statistically significant correlation was found between the amount of time using AR therapy (Group I) and the tested parameters of the saliva. Significant differences were found between Group I and the control group. The concentrations of PO4, lysozyme, and cortisol were higher, while concentrations of Ca ions, sIgA, and neopterin were lower, in comparison to the control group. The significant differences between Group II and the control group were smaller, and they concerned only the concentrations of lysozyme, cortisol, and neopterin. CONCLUSIONS The saliva of people with osteoporosis subjected to AR therapy and those not subjected to AR therapy did not show statistically significant differences in terms of the examined parameters of the saliva. However, the saliva of patients with osteoporosis taking and not taking AR drugs was significantly different compared to the saliva of the control group.
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- Hanna Sobczak-Jaskow
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland
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Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw-Comparison between Bone and Soft Tissue Injury and Their Influence on Surgical Outcomes-A Retrospective Cohort Study. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13030366. [PMID: 36766471 PMCID: PMC9914009 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13030366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Surgical therapy of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw (ORN) is challenging and requires treatment of the affected hard and soft tissue. To understand how tissue injury after irradiation influences surgical outcomes, the objective of this study was to find out whether (a) bone-related, (b) soft tissue-related, and (c) treatment-related parameters influence the surgical success of patients with ORN. A total of 175 patients (324 lesions) were included in this retrospective, single-center study. All patients were diagnosed with ORN and underwent surgical therapy. The primary outcome was complete soft tissue recovery (mucosa/skin) and the absence of symptoms 3 months after surgery. At the time of follow-up, 58% of patients (189 of 324 lesions) had intact intraoral or extraoral soft tissue. The extent of bone destruction had no effect on treatment success, whereas soft tissue injury due to fibrosis (OR: 0.344; CI 0.142-0.834; p = 0.01818) and xerostomia (OR: 0.163; CI 0.064-0.419; p = 0.00016) increased the probability of treatment failure. Soft tissue reconstruction with a microvascular graft improved therapeutic success compared to local wound closure (OR: 2.998; CI 1.371-6.555; p = 0.006). Thus, for the treatment of ORN, it is extremely important to pay attention not only to the extent of bone destruction but especially to soft tissue defects. Because the extent of soft tissue injury is a predictor for therapeutic success, it should influence the choice of surgical treatment.
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Zheng Y, Dong X, Chen S, He Y, An J, Liu M, He L, Zhang Y. Low-level laser therapy prevents medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw-like lesions via IL-1RA-mediated primary gingival wound healing. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:14. [PMID: 36627695 PMCID: PMC9832759 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02678-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious debilitating disease caused by anti-resorption and anti-angiogenesis drugs, significantly affecting patients' quality of life. Recent studies suggested that primary gingival wound healing may effectively prevent the development of MRONJ. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of low-level light therapy (LLLT) on promoting gingival wound healing in extraction sockets of MRONJ-like mice and preventing the occurrence of MRONJ. Furthermore, we explored underlying mechanisms. METHODS Mice were randomly divided into the Ctrl, Zol, and Zol + LLLT groups. Administration of zoledronate and tooth extraction of bilateral maxillary second molars were used to build the MRONJ model, and LLLT was locally administered into the tooth sockets to examine the effect of LLLT. Next, to explore the function of IL-1RA, we performed LLLT with interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) neutralizing antibody (named Zol + LLLT + IL-1RA NAb group) or negative control antibodies for tooth extraction in subsequent rescue animal experiments. Stereoscope observations, micro-computed tomography, and histological examination were conducted to evaluate gingival wound healing and bone regeneration in tooth sockets. The effects of LLLT on the migration capacities of zoledronate-treated epithelial cells were assessed in vitro. RESULTS LLLT promoted primary gingival wound healing without exposed necrotic bone. Micro-computed tomography results showed higher bone volume and mineral density of the tooth sockets after LLLT. Histology analysis showed complete gingival coverage, obvious bone regeneration, and reduced soft tissue inflammation, with down-regulated pro-inflammation cytokines, like interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and up-regulated IL-1RA expression in the gingival tissue in the LLLT group. The rescue assay further showed that the effects of LLLT promoting gingival wound healing and preventing MRONJ might be partially abolished by IL-1RA neutralizing antibodies. In vitro studies demonstrated that LLLT accelerated zoledronate-treated epithelial cell migration. CONCLUSIONS LLLT might promote primary gingival wound healing and contribute to subsequent bone regeneration of the tooth extractions in MRONJ-like lesions via IL-1RA-mediated pro-inflammation signaling suppression.
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- Yi Zheng
- grid.11135.370000 0001 2256 9319Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, 22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.11135.370000 0001 2256 9319Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, 22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.11135.370000 0001 2256 9319Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, 22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.11135.370000 0001 2256 9319Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, 22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.11135.370000 0001 2256 9319Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, 22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.11135.370000 0001 2256 9319Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Division, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.11135.370000 0001 2256 9319Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, 22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China ,grid.11135.370000 0001 2256 9319First Clinical Division, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, 22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.11135.370000 0001 2256 9319Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, 22 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
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Alam M, Khan ZM, Alam L, Faraid V, Khan A. Addressing Osteonecrosis: A preventable catastrophe - A multi-center study. Pak J Med Sci 2023; 39:262-267. [PMID: 36694740 PMCID: PMC9843006 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.39.1.5985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objectives To assess the knowledge of medical doctors about osteonecrosis who prescribe radiotherapy and bisphosphonates and dentists who receive these patients with such risk factors. Methods This cross sectional multicenter study was carried out from 15th October 2021 to 20th November 2021 in different set-ups of Pakistan. A validated and piloted questionnaire was sent to dental and non-dental doctors working in different set-ups of Pakistan through email. All data was analyzed in SPSS version 22 with p value <0.05 being significant. Results A total of 400 completed responses were received. Only 58% and 67% of the participants were actively educating their patients regarding the hazards of bisphosphonate and radiotherapy, respectively whereas only 45% of the medical doctors referred their patients to dentists before prescribing bisphosphonates and/or radiotherapy. Although the medical doctors had a statistically better knowledge of the definition of osteonecrosis, overall both the dental and non-dental doctors performed poorly regarding answering the questions pertaining to definition, clinical features and risk factors. The dental doctors also showed a poor performance for more technical and in depth questions that was statistically related to lesser work experience, working in a tertiary care facility and previous exposure to such patients. Conclusion The inadequate awareness of dentists and physicians about the prevention and management of osteonecrosis of jaw is alarming. Efforts should be undertaken to raise the knowledge of dentists and physicians in this regard.
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- Mafaza Alam
- Mafaza Alam, Registrar Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry (AFID), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Zahid Mehmood Khan, FCPS Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry (AFID), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Laima Alam, FCPS Gastroenterology, MRCP (UK), Bahria Town international Hospital, Rawalpindi - Pakistan
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- Varqa Faraid, Demonstrator Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Islamabad - Pakistan
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- Adnan Khan, Registrar Maxillofacial Surgery, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry (AFID), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Response to: Prognosis of metastatic bone cancer and myeloma patients and long‑term risk of medication‑related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ): some critical points. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:9693-9695. [PMID: 36318340 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07434-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Zhang S, Sun L, Sun L, Zhang W, Dong R. Analysis of the effect of zoledronic acid on gene differences in rat jaw. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2022; 123:e687-e693. [PMID: 35390513 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND With the widespread use of bisphosphonates, there are more and more complications about bisphosphonates, bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is one.In the past ten years, there have been many studies on the mechanism of bisphosphonate associated jaw necrosis. OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence and analysis of zoledronic acid on gene differences in rat jaw. METHODS Six Sprague-Dawley female rats were randomly divided into control group (n = 3) and experimental group (n = 3). The experimental group received zoledronic acid injection for 12 weeks (dose of 0.2 mg / kg, 3 times a week).Control groups were injected with normal saline for 12 weeks. All rats were subjected to left mandibular first molar extraction 12 weeks later.After 8 weeks of tooth extraction, all rats were sacrificed and the mandible was removed.RNA-seq was used to analyze differential gene changes in all mandibles. Bioinformatics analysis of differential genes. RESULTS Compared with the two rat groups, there were 2,830 different genes, including 1,001 upregulated genes and 1,829 down-regulated genes. Gene Ontology analysis revealed that the upregulated genes were mainly associated with immune-related pathways. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis revealed that Hedgehog signaling pathway, Notch signaling pathway and Hippo signaling pathway were associated with upregulated genes. After the Gene Set Enrichment Analysis, the Gene Ontology analysis showed that 2559 / 6588 gene sets are upregulated in phenotype experimental group,and 342 gene sets with p <0.05. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis revealed that 95 / 316 gene sets are upregulated in phenotype experimental group, and four gene sets(Notch pathway, other types of O-glycan biosynthesis, ovarian steridogenesis and Hippo pathway) with p <0.05. CONCLUSIONS Changes in differential genes are mainly related to immune-related processes and pathways, and pathways related to bone metabolism. The up-regulation of some genes can promote the progress of Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
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- Shihan Zhang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tianjin Medical University, Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tianjin Medical University, Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tianjin Medical University, Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tianjin Medical University, Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin, China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tianjin Medical University, Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Kuroshima S, Al‐Omari FA, Sasaki M, Sawase T. Medication‐related osteonecrosis of the jaw: A literature review and update. Genesis 2022; 60:e23500. [DOI: 10.1002/dvg.23500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Shinichiro Kuroshima
- Department of Applied Prosthodontics Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University Nagasaki Japan
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- Department of Applied Prosthodontics Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University Nagasaki Japan
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- Department of Applied Prosthodontics Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University Nagasaki Japan
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- Department of Applied Prosthodontics Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University Nagasaki Japan
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Slavkova N, Nedevska M. Aseptic osteonecrosis of the maxilla after severe COVID-19 infection and its treatment. Radiol Case Rep 2022; 17:3228-3232. [PMID: 35801131 PMCID: PMC9250319 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The course of the new SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is unpredictable and is still being investigated. Although the majority of complications are expected to affect the respiratory system, there have been reports in literature concerning the adverse effects of the infection on bone and joint tissue. Several complications have been observed in the maxillofacial area in people who suffered from the infection, including osteonecrosis and osteomyelitis of the jaw. These complications have been subject to various hypotheses. They may result either from the disease pathogenetic mechanism or from a response to the therapeutic modalities used to treat the underlying disease, and overuse of particular medications – glucocorticoids, antirheumatics, interleukin-6 inhibitors, and antibiotics. This article presents a case of osteonecrosis of the maxilla after severe COVID-19 infection.
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Wang F, Wei S, Zhang Z, Zhang Y, He J, Sun B. Osimertinib: Another medication related to osteonecrosis of the jaws? A case report and literature review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:947947. [PMID: 36034820 PMCID: PMC9400918 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.947947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is an oral complication in cancer patients being treated with either antiresorptives, mainly denosumab and bisphosphonates, or antiangiogenic drugs. Osimertinib is a third-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) for the treatment of patients with EGFR T790M advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). TKI-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw has been reported in recent years, but these cases almost occur in combination with bisphosphonates, and the data on MRONJ associated to osimertinib is scarce.Case report: We reported a case of MRONJ associated only with osimertinib. A 69-year-old female patient with NSCLC developed MRONJ after 4 years of treatment with osimertinib. Six months ago, she felt persistent pain and swelling in the right maxilla. After 3 months of pain, her dentist extracted one tooth in the right maxilla under local anesthesia. We examined her gingiva and found fistula and pus spillage. A digital volume tomography scan revealed sequestrum. The patient underwent surgical debridement of the necrotic bone under general anesthesia and administered intravenous antibiotics at the hospital. Histopathological analysis of the bone biopsy revealed a diagnosis of MRONJ.Conclusion: This report provides evidence that osimertinib monotherapy can cause MRNOJ, and has a contribution to explore the formation mechanism of MRONJ. For those patients who take osimertinib, routine oral examinations and monitoring should be performed before and during treatment, as well as prompt closure of wounds and antibiotic treatment to avoid infection after invasive oral surgery such as tooth extraction.
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- Feng Wang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Ottesen C, Andersen SW, Jensen SS, Kofod T, Gotfredsen K. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw and successful implant treatment in a patient on high-dose antiresorptive medication: A case report. Clin Exp Dent Res 2022; 8:1059-1067. [PMID: 35894761 PMCID: PMC9562562 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Oral rehabilitation can be a challenge in patients on high-dose antiresorptive medication (HDAR), especially if the alveolar anatomy has changed due to previous medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) resection. In healthy patients, dental implant treatment has found wide acceptance in prosthetic rehabilitation as it increases the patient's oral health-related quality of life. However, it is considered contraindicated in patients on HDAR due to the risk of MRONJ, although a recent feasibility study indicates that implant treatment may indeed be an option in these patients. The aim of the present case report is to illustrate the risk of MRONJ in a patient with cancer on HDAR and to discuss the reasons behind the outcomes of the implant treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A patient with prostate cancer with bone metastases on high-dose denosumab therapy with previous MRONJ had four implants inserted bilaterally in the maxilla (14, 13, 23, 24). Two identical implant-supported screw-retained cantilever bridges were fabricated. The patient was followed for more than 1 year. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Peri-implantitis, and/or MRONJ, was diagnosed around two of the implants (23, 24), probably induced by crestal bone trauma from a healing abutment and/or a misfitting prosthetic reconstruction. A peri-implantitis operation was performed, but without the desired response, and the two implants (23, 24) were later removed in an MRONJ resection. The implants on the other side of the maxilla (14, 13) remained without complications. Dental implant treatment is feasible in patients on HDAR, but comorbidities (e.g., diabetes mellitus) and polypharmacy (e.g., chemotherapy and steroids) may add to the risk of implant failure. Minimal trauma surgery and prosthodontics are crucial to increase the chance of successful healing in an HDAR patient.
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- Camilla Ottesen
- School of Dentistry, Section for Oral Health, Society and Technology, Institute of Odontology, Research Area Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Medical SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryCopenhagen University HospitalCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryCopenhagen University HospitalCopenhagenDenmark,Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology, Institute of Odontology, Research Area Oral Surgery, Faculty of Health and Medical SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryCopenhagen University HospitalCopenhagenDenmark
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- School of Dentistry, Section for Oral Health, Society and Technology, Institute of Odontology, Research Area Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Medical SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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Kim R, Kim SW, Kim H, Ku SY. The impact of sex steroids on osteonecrosis of the jaw. Osteoporos Sarcopenia 2022; 8:58-67. [PMID: 35832420 PMCID: PMC9263170 DOI: 10.1016/j.afos.2022.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Sex steroid hormones play a major role in bone homeostasis. Therefore, the use of sex hormones or drugs may increase the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), a complication caused by damaged bone homeostasis. However, few are known the impact of medications changing sex hormone levels on ONJ. The pathophysiology of ONJ is not clearly understood and many hypotheses exist: cessation of bone remodeling caused by its anti-resorptive effect on osteoclasts; compromised microcirculation due to medication affecting angiogenesis, including bisphosphonate; and impairment of defense mechanism toward local infection. The use of high-dose intravenous bisphosphonate in cancer patients is associated with a high prevalence of ONJ. Exogenous estrogen or androgen replacement was reported to be associated with ONJ. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) patients demonstrate an androgen excess status, and androgen overproduction serves as a protective factor in the bone mineral density of young women. To date, there are no reports of ONJ occurrence due to androgen overproduction. In contrast, few reports on the occurrence of ONJ due to estrogen deficiency induced by drugs, such as selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), aromatase inhibitors, and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, are available. Thus, the role of sex steroids in the development of ONJ is not known. Further studies are required to demonstrate the exact role of sex steroids in bone homeostasis and ONJ progression. In this review, we will discuss the relationship between medication associated with sex steroids and ONJ.
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Current Trends in Adjuvant Therapies for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12084035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a refractory disease, and a standard protocol for its treatment has not yet been established. In addition, owing to the old age of MRONJ patients and various complications, treatment goals focus on relieving the symptoms and improving the quality of life. For this reason, different treatments such as conservative, surgical, and adjunctive treatments have been attempted. In particular, adjunctive treatment, which is effective for promoting healing and reducing recurrence, is gaining increasing interest, and several studies and clinical trials related to it have been published. Representative adjuvant therapies include teriparatide, recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2, hyperbaric oxygen, photobiomodulation and platelet concentrates. All have generally shown beneficial effects; however, no standard protocol for adjunctive treatment exists. Therefore, in this literature review, we briefly summarized the different adjuvant therapies and reviewed clinical reports to help decide whether to use adjuvant therapies in treating patients with MRONJ.
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Mauceri R, Coniglio R, Abbinante A, Carcieri P, Tomassi D, Panzarella V, Di Fede O, Bertoldo F, Fusco V, Bedogni A, Campisi G. The preventive care of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ): a position paper by Italian experts for dental hygienists. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:6429-6440. [PMID: 35292850 PMCID: PMC9213300 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-06940-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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PURPOSE The prevention and early diagnosis of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is fundamental to reducing the incidence and progression of MRONJ. Many in the field believe that dental hygienists should play an integral role in primary and secondary MRONJ prevention. However, to date, very few publications in the literature have proposed standardised MRONJ protocols, which are dedicated to dental hygienists. The aim of this study was to provide guidance to the health care providers managing MRONJ. METHODS The expert opinion in this study was developed by dental hygienists from the main Italian technical-scientific associations (Italian Dental Hygienists Association, AIDI and National Union of Dental Hygienists, UNID) and authors of the latest Italian recommendations regarding MRONJ from the field of dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. RESULTS The oral care protocol outlined in this position paper is focused on the role of dental hygienist in patients at risk or affected by MRONJ, and it regards 3 main issues: primary prevention, secondary prevention and supporting the treatment of MRONJ. Each issue contains easy-to-apply indications and procedures, as described by the authors, regarding the role of the dental hygienist. CONCLUSION Referring to the main issues under consideration (primary prevention, secondary prevention and the treatment of MRONJ), a clinical examination of periodontal tissue is critical in preventing MRONJ. It is the opinion of the authors of this study that the application of a periodontal screening score is fundamental in defining personalised strategies for patients at risk of MRONJ. By means of these basic procedures, a protocol for assisting the health care provider and the presentation of a practical approach for patients at risk or affected by MRONJ are described in this study.
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- Rodolfo Mauceri
- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences (Di.Chir.On.S.), University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffrè 5, 90127, Palermo, PA, Italy. .,Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy. .,Department of Dental Surgery, Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta.
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences (Di.Chir.On.S.), University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffrè 5, 90127, Palermo, PA, Italy
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- Italian Dental Hygienists Association - AIDI, Aosta, Italy.,Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Complex Operating Unit of Odontostomatology, Aldo Moro University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, CIR-Dental School, Oral Medicine Section, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.,CIR-Dental School, Oral Prevention and Community Dentistry, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,National Union of Dental Hygienists - UNID, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences (Di.Chir.On.S.), University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffrè 5, 90127, Palermo, PA, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences (Di.Chir.On.S.), University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffrè 5, 90127, Palermo, PA, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Di Alessandria SS, Antonio e Biagio E Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy
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- Regional Center for Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Medication and Radiation-Related Bone Diseases of the Head and Neck, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences (Di.Chir.On.S.), University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffrè 5, 90127, Palermo, PA, Italy
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Blatt S, Krüger M, Kämmerer PW, Thiem DGE, Matheis P, Eisenbeiß AK, Wiltfang J, Al-Nawas B, Naujokat H. Non-Interventional Prospective Observational Study of Platelet Rich Fibrin as a Therapy Adjunctive in Patients with Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11030682. [PMID: 35160132 PMCID: PMC8837070 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11030682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Medication-related osteonecrosis (MRONJ) of the jaw is a severe and feared side effect of antiresorptive therapy in the oncological setting. With growing evidence that impaired angiogenesis may represent a key factor in pathogenesis, the aim of this study was to evaluate an autologous platelet concentrate as a possible additive in surgical therapy to optimize vascularization and, subsequently, resolution rates. MATERIAL AND METHODS A non-interventional, prospective, multicenter study was conducted, and all patients with stage I-III MRONJ, undergoing antiresorptive therapy for an oncological indication, were included. The necrosis was treated surgically without (study arm A) or with (arm B) the addition of an autologous platelet concentrate (platelet-rich fibrin, PRF). RESULTS After 5, 14, and 42 days postoperative, wound healing (primary outcome: mucosal integrity) as well as downstaging, pain perception, and oral health-related quality of life (secondary outcome) were assessed via clinical evaluation. Among the 52 patients included, primarily with MRONJ stage I and II, the use of PRF as an additive in surgical therapy did not display a significant advantage for wound healing (p = 0.302), downstaging (p = 0.9), pain reduction (p = 0.169), or quality of life (p = 0.9). SUMMARY In conclusion, PRF as an adjunct did not significantly optimize wound healing. Further, no significant changes in terms of downstaging, pain sensation, and oral health-related quality of life were found.
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- Sebastian Blatt
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (M.K.); (P.W.K.); (D.G.E.T.); (P.M.); (B.A.-N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-6131-173071
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (M.K.); (P.W.K.); (D.G.E.T.); (P.M.); (B.A.-N.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (M.K.); (P.W.K.); (D.G.E.T.); (P.M.); (B.A.-N.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (M.K.); (P.W.K.); (D.G.E.T.); (P.M.); (B.A.-N.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (M.K.); (P.W.K.); (D.G.E.T.); (P.M.); (B.A.-N.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Christian-Albrechts-University, 24118 Kiel, Germany; (A.-K.E.); (J.W.); (H.N.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Christian-Albrechts-University, 24118 Kiel, Germany; (A.-K.E.); (J.W.); (H.N.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (M.K.); (P.W.K.); (D.G.E.T.); (P.M.); (B.A.-N.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Christian-Albrechts-University, 24118 Kiel, Germany; (A.-K.E.); (J.W.); (H.N.)
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Influence of Preventive Tooth Extractions on Quality of Life in Patients with Antiresorptive Intake-A Prospective Longitudinal Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182111650. [PMID: 34770164 PMCID: PMC8583437 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background: To find out whether preventive tooth extractions in patients on antiresorptive therapy have a direct impact on the patients’ overall quality of life (QoL); Methods: QoL using the five-level version of the EuroQol Group’s EQ-5D instrument (EQ-5D-5L) was longitudinally assessed in N = 114 prospectively enrolled patients with indication of preventive tooth extraction over a period of 12 months. Patients were stratified as high-risk (malignant disease with bone metastasis or multiple myeloma, with monthly high-dose antiresorptive therapy delivered intravenously [bisphosphonate] or subcutaneously [denosumab]) and low-risk/osteoporosis patients (weekly low-dose antiresorptive therapy administered orally [bisphosphonate] or half-yearly subcutaneously [denosumab]). The measurement time points were 4 weeks preoperatively (T0), 2 months (T1) and 1 year postoperatively (T2), respectively. Results: EQ-5D-5L index scores fell in a range from −0.21 to 1.00 in the low-risk group to 0.15 to 1.00 in the high-risk group. The t-test comparing the baseline index scores of both groups showed EQ-5D-5L index score in the low-risk group (0.708 ± 0.292) to be significantly smaller (p = 0.037) than in the high-risk group (0.807 ± 0.19). ANCOVA showed no significant differences in EQ-5D-5L index scores between the groups at T1 and T2. Conclusions: Preventive tooth extractions in patients undergoing antiresorptive treatment have no negative effect on QoL. Therefore, if indicated, preventive tooth extraction should not be omitted. Patient-oriented outcome measures are important to obtain a good risk–benefit balance for patient-specific treatment.
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Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Critical Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10194367. [PMID: 34640383 PMCID: PMC8509366 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background: Nearly two decades have passed since a paradoxical reaction in the orofacial region to some bone modifying agents and other drugs was recognized, namely medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Purpose: The aim of this manuscript was to critically review published data on MRONJ to provide an update on key terminology, concepts, and current trends in terms of prevention and diagnosis. In addition, our objective was to examine and evaluate the therapeutic options available for MRONJ. Methods: The authors perused the most relevant literature relating to MRONJ through a search in textbooks and published articles included in several databases for the years 2003–2021. Results and conclusions: A comprehensive update of the current understanding of these matters was elaborated, addressing these topics and identifying relevant gaps of knowledge. This review describes our updated view of the previous thematic blocks, highlights our current clinical directions, and emphasizes controversial aspects and barriers that may lead to extending the accumulating body of evidence related to this severe treatment sequela.
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Oral Surgery Procedures in a Patient with Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome Treated with Denosumab-A Rare Case Report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18179099. [PMID: 34501688 PMCID: PMC8431733 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background: Hajdu-Cheney syndrome (HCS) is a very rare autosomal-dominant congenital disease associated with mutations in the NOTCH2 gene. This disorder affects the connective tissue and is characterized by severe bone resorption. Hajdu-Cheney syndrome most frequently affects the head and feet bones (acroosteolysis). Case report: We present an extremely rare case of a 34-year-old male with Hajdu-Cheney syndrome. The patient was admitted to the Department of Oral Surgery, Medical University of Gdańsk, in order to perform the extraction of three teeth. These teeth were not eligible for conservative treatment and prosthetic reconstruction. The patient was treated with denosumab (angiogenesis and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB RANK ligand inhibitor, RANKL). Discussion: Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody against RANKL. This drug works through a suppression of osteoclast activity. In cases of patients in which the pathway of the RANK/RANKL/osteoprotegerin is dysregulated, denosumab has been approved for the treatment off-label. In patients receiving denosumab, a delayed wound healing in the oral cavity and osteonecrosis may occur. Dental procedures involving the alveolar bone process (tooth extractions and bone alveoloplasty) may be a risk factor for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Spontaneous osteonecrosis is rarely observed. MRONJ consists of the destruction of exposed bone, with the exposure persisting for a minimum of 6–8 weeks. This is the first article about an HCS patient treated with denosumab who underwent invasive oral surgery procedures. This case report highlights the difficulties for professionals occurring during the oral surgery procedures in such patients.
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Analysis of Factors Associated with the Postoperative Healing of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Patients with Osteoporosis. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10163651. [PMID: 34441947 PMCID: PMC8397037 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical treatment is considered the best approach by many researchers for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ). While postoperative outcomes are mainly favorable, wound healing still fails in some cases. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the factors affecting the postoperative healing of MRONJ. METHODS This study involved 400 osteoporosis patients who received surgical treatment from January 2009 to January 2018 in Kyungpook National University Hospital. The patient, drug, and clinical factors were collected as investigation variables. The obtained data were statistically analyzed to identify relationships between the factors and healing aspect. RESULTS Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the route of drug administration, bone exposure, types of surgical management, and wound management had a significant influence (p < 0.05) on the healing outcome. Sequestrectomy with primary closure had a more positive effect on favorable healing. In the multivariate logistic regression test, the effect of wound management alone was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION In patients with osteoporosis, the factors such as intravenously administered drugs, fistulas that were probed to the bone, and surgical management with curettage were associated with a lower rate of postoperative complete healing of MRONJ, whereas primary closure of wounds led, possibly, to good healing outcomes. The strengths of the study include its relatively large sample size and that its results can hopefully aid in the clinical decisions for practitioners and future research studies for researchers.
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