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MRONJ

Key points

  • The terms MRONJ (Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw) and ARONJ (Antiresorptive drug related osteonecrosis of the jaw) presently replace the term BRONJ.
  • MRONJ is similar to osteonecrosis, and is usually identified by the appearance of exposed bone in the oral cavity.
  • MRONJ is difficult to treat. If patient is diagnosed with MRONJ, advice and cooperation with entire involved dental and medical rehabilitation team is critical.
  • Bisphosphonates (BP) may predispose to ‘bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw’ (BRONJ).

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Anonymous
29.08.2019 | 19:49

MRONJ Treatment

Being diagnosed with MRONJ recently I'm wanting to know how I can treat this condition.

Presently I'm using Curasept gel, Curasept mouthwash & Aloevera plant (for bleeding).

Is there anything else I should or could do.what do you suggest for pain.

Hoping you can give me some advise, ease. I have had the condition approx 5 months. 

With kind regards

Lorraine

HARDWICKE BAY

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA

 

 

 

  

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Being diagnosed with MRONJ recently I'm wanting to know how I can treat this condition.

Presently I'm using Curasept gel, Curasept mouthwash & Aloevera plant (for bleeding).

Is there anything else I should or could do.what do you suggest for pain.

Hoping you can give me some advise, ease. I have had the condition approx 5 months. 

With kind regards

Lorraine

HARDWICKE BAY

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA