Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

**Definition:** Necrotic jaws or other maxillofacial skeleton necrosis associated with bisphosphonate use (see BISPHOSPHONATES). Injury, dental procedures, and trauma can trigger the necrotic process.

**Tree numbers:** - C05.116.852.087 - C05.500.086 - C07.320.086 - C23.550.717.732.183

**Synonyms:** - Osteonecrosis of the Jaws, Bisphosphonate-Associated - Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw - Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws - Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw - Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, Bisphosphonate-Induced - Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, Bisphosphonate-Related - Osteonecrosis of the Jaws, Bisphosphonate-Induced - Osteonecrosis of the Jaws, Bisphosphonate-Related - Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, Bisphosphonate-Associated - Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaws