Thirteen studies were included in this review of medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw. The majority were case series ( 9) with the risk of osteonecrosis after tooth extraction being higher in those taking IV bisphosphonates ( 3.2% (95% CI: 1.7–4.7%) than those on oral bisphosphonates 0.15% (95% CI: 0.0–0.36%).
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