Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have been the choice material for soft tissue augmentation in the last decade. Although they are considered safe, there could be adverse reactions in the subsequent months or years to the treatment. However, these reactions have hardly ever been reported in the literature.
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September 2011
Purpose: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a well-recognized pathologic entity that is challenging and difficult to manage. Recent literature contains several articles, with most recommending conservative management. This report describes a treatment modality for advanced cases of BRONJ that involves bone resection and autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
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May 2008
Objective: This study evaluates the frequency of osteoradionecrosis associated with dental extractions.
Study Design: A total of 405 patients submitted to radiotherapy and had dental extractions were evaluated. The patients were divided into 3 groups.
J Oral Maxillofac Surg
February 2007
Background. Oral mucositis is a common complication of some malignancies treatment, causing therapeutic modifications due to patient's debilitation, which often interferes with the prognosis of the disease. Many attempts have been made to find an optimal treatment or preventive method to minimize the severity of oral mucositis.
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