Conservative prosthetic rehabilitation of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)

Osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with bisphosphonates and other medications is a growing problem facing dentists. It can have a significant and debilitating impact upon patients. Various treatment options ranging from surgical intervention to management with antibiotics and analgesics have been proposed. This article presents one method of conservative treatment and prosthetic rehabilitation in a patient with ongoing BRONJ of the maxilla unsuitable for surgical management. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Dentists need to be able to identify patients who are at risk of developing BRONJ and have an awareness of the appropriate management as well as potential oral rehabilitation options for these patients.