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I Vinitzky-Brener1, N-G Ibáñez-Mancera, A-M Aguilar-Rojas
1Avda, Ejército Nacional No. 1112 Int 1001, Col Polanco, CP 11510, Ciudad de México, México, ilanvinitzky@hotmail.com.
Background:
Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis is an infrequent but potentially serious complication. Its treatment remains complex, and in some cases can be mutilating. Prevention, a correct diagnosis and opportune management are crucial.
Material And Methods:
A cross-sectional study was made, interviewing 410 dentists with the aim of assessing their knowledge of the subject.
Results:
Practically all of the dental professionals (99.7%) were found to lack sufficient knowledge of the prevention, diagnosis and management of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis.
Conclusions:
Actions including increased diffusion in the professional media and inclusion of the subject in training programs are needed in order to enhance the knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis among dentists and thus prevent complications in this group of patients.
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