Histopathologic Comparison of Osteomyelitis, Osteoradionecrosis, Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Osteonecrosis is defined as non-vital bone tissue as a result of abnormal process of osseous healing, and is caused by several reasons such as infection, radiation, and medication. Osteomyelitis, osteoradionecrosis, and medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) which have necrotic bone in...

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Published inThe Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 551 - 558
Main Authors You, Tae Min, Kim, Hyun Sil
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 대한구강악안면병리학회 30.06.2015
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Summary:Osteonecrosis is defined as non-vital bone tissue as a result of abnormal process of osseous healing, and is caused by several reasons such as infection, radiation, and medication. Osteomyelitis, osteoradionecrosis, and medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) which have necrotic bone in common are confused clinically due to similar symptoms and radiographic findings, and are difficult to diagnose definitively. Because each disease represents a separate clinical progress and requires a different treatment approach, it is very important to distinguish each disease. The aim of this study was to analyze the histopathologic features of osteomyelitis, osteoradionecrosis, MRONJ and to understand their different pathogenesis.
Bibliography:G704-001056.2015.39.3.004
ISSN:1225-1577
2384-0900
DOI:10.17779/KAOMP.2015.39.3.551