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Osteonecrosis (pronounced OSS-tee-oh-ne-KRO-sis) of the jaw is an uncommon condition that involves the loss, or breakdown, of the jaw bone. It can be a serious condition. Symptoms include, but are not limited to:
Pain, swelling, or infection of the gums, Loosening of teeth, Poor healing of the gums and Numbness or the feeling of heaviness in the jaw.
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw has been linked to the popular Osteoporosis drugs Actonel, Fosamax, Boniva, Zometa, and Aredia.
Diagnosing ONJ
To diagnose Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, doctors may use X rays or tests for infection (microbial cultures).
Treatments
Treatments for Osteonecrosis of the Jaw may include antibiotics, oral rinses, and removable mouth appliances. Minor dental work may be necessary to remove injured tissue and reduce sharp edges of the bone. Surgery is typically avoided because it may make the condition worse.
Osteoporosis Drugs
There have been over 2,400 Fosamax (same class of drugs as Actonel, Boniva, Zometa, and Aredia.) patients since 2001 that have reported bone death and jaw bone decay or Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.
In addition, more than 120 patients have suffered from such severe pain and debilitation that they have become bedridden or in need of devices like crutches, walkers and wheelchairs.
If you or a loved one have taken an Osteoporosis drug and developed a serious side effect like ONJ, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.
Are you interested in Clinical Trials? The U.S. National Institutes of Health may be able to help. Osteonecrosis Clinical Trials
