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Mehmet Fatih Senturk1, Emre Cimen2, Aysegul Mine Tuzuner Oncul3
1Dentistry Faculty, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
Objective:
To evaluate the oncologists thoughts about the positive and adverse effects of bisphosphonates, drug holiday and the awareness about BRONJ.
Methods:
A written questionnaire was sent to 7 hospitals, which have oncology facilities in Ankara, Turkey. Results were evaluated as percentages. Chi Square and Kruskal Wallis H test was used to analyze the data.
Results:
A total of 53 oncologists replied to the questionnaire. BRONJ is the most seen complication (66%) due to bisphosphonates usage. Temporary suspension of the drug (52.8%) is the best treatment choice for this complication. Oncologists usually prefered dentist consultatation (39.6%).
Conclusions:
A good cooperation of oncologists and dentists is very important to prevent BRONJ.
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