anybody out there know anything about osteoneucrosis of the jaw??

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osteonecrosis is generalized death of bone tissue. Therefore, it would be death of bone tissue in the jaw. This is certainly a situation where a Dr. or oral surgeon would be needed.

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Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
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In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration and Novartis notified the medical community of a possible connection between its drugs Aredia and Zometa and onset of osteonecrosis of the jaw. This letter said in part:

Precautions Osteonecrosis of the jaw

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been reported in patients with cancer receiving treatment regimens including bisphosphonates. Many of these patients were also receiving chemotherapy and corticosteroids. The majority of reported cases have been associated with dental procedures such as tooth extraction. Many had signs of local infection including osteomyelitis.
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