Dental implications of bisphophonate-related osteonecrosis.

Objectives: The aim is to explore the current theories about clinical , pathological and dental management of bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaws. Also discussed are the actions of bisphosphonates, pathogenesis related to the susceptibility of jaws, the predisposing risk factors for the development of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) and diagnostic criteria based on the literature review.

Discussion: Osteoporosis is a disease that generally affects the mineral status of both cortical and trabecular bone in post menopausal women.