Some of the most commonly used medications for osteoporosis can lead to osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), a rare but serious side effect.

Philadelphia, PA - A review of jaw osteonecrosis as a recently described adverse effect of bisphosphonate therapy in the May 16, 2006 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine concludes that most cases ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: I was diagnosed with dead bone in my jaw in June 2009. It is actually in the large torus palatinus, on the roof of my mouth. My oral surgeon is convinced it was caused by my taking ...