• J Pak Med Assoc · Jul 2016

    Oncologists awareness about bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaws.

    • Mehmet Fatih Senturk, Emre Cimen, Aysegul Mine Tuzuner Oncul, and Mine Cambazoglu.
    • Dentistry Faculty, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
    • J Pak Med Assoc. 2016 Jul 1; 66 (7): 880-3.

    ObjectiveTo evaluate the oncologists thoughts about the positive and adverse effects of bisphosphonates, drug holiday and the awareness about BRONJ.MethodsA written questionnaire was sent to 7 hospitals, which have oncology facilities in Ankara, Turkey. Results were evaluated as percentages. Chi Square and Kruskal Wallis H test was used to analyze the data.ResultsA total of 53 oncologists replied to the questionnaire. BRONJ is the most seen complication (66%) due to bisphosphonates usage. Temporary suspension of the drug (52.8%) is the best treatment choice for this complication. Oncologists usually prefered dentist consultatation (39.6%).ConclusionsA good cooperation of oncologists and dentists is very important to prevent BRONJ.

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