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An update on oral health and medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ)
Scientific Programme (On Demand)
Session Description
An update on oral health and medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ)
Mediation related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a complex multifactorial disease process.
Challenges in identifying potential risk factors and managing the risks are more complex with more
drugs associated with the MRONJ risk profile.
This lecture will discuss the at-risk drugs, local factors and management strategies for MRONJ.
Learning Objectives
Mediation related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a complex multifactorial disease process.
Challenges in identifying potential risk factors and managing the risks are more complex with more
drugs associated with the MRONJ risk profile.
This lecture will discuss the at-risk drugs, local factors and management strategies for MRONJ.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the expanded range of drugs now associated with MRONJ
- Recognise risk factors for MRONJ including the role concomitant oral disease plays in the aetiology of MRONJ
- Understand prevention and management considerations for patients prescribed MRONJ atrisk medications and the role of the oral health practitioner in successfully caring for these patients in order to enable them to maintain good oral health.