Evaluation of Periodontal Space Widening in Patients with Antiresorptive Drug-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (ARONJ) on Panoramic Radiographs.

Background/aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a potential widening of the periodontal space as an initial measurable imaging criterium on panoramic radiographs in patients with the diagnosis of antiresorptive drug related osteonecrosis of the jaw (ARONJ).

Patients And Methods: A retrospective analysis of panoramic radiographs of 16 patients (12 females and 4 males; mean age is 70.5 years, standard deviation is 14 years) was performed, over a period of 12 months with the diagnosis of ARONJ.