The Role of Apical Periodontitis Disease in the Development of Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: An Animal Study.

Manuel Marques Ferreira Ana Margarida Coelho Abrantes Anabela Baptista Paula Mafalda Laranjo Ana Salomé Pires Francisco José Caramelo Juan Jose Segura-EgeaAna BritoLina CarvalhoMaria Filomena Rabaça Roque Botelho Eunice Carrilho Carlos Miguel Miguel Marto Siri Paulo

Published in: Dentistry journal (2023)

In the presence of zoledronate therapy, apical periodontitis does not increase the risk of MRONJ development, and periapical lesions have lower bone resorption when compared to the control group.

Keyphrases

bone loss
bone mineral density
stem cells
bone marrow
mesenchymal stem cells
body composition
smoking cessation