Bone Death

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) is also known by several other names, such as avascular or aseptic necrosis of the mandible/ maxilla, Jaw Death, Dead Jaw disease, or Bisphossy Jaw. ONJ is basically a form of bone death.  Bone death known as ONJ is a disfiguring and disabling condition where the jaw bones suffer literal bone death through infection and rotting. ONJ develops when the jaw fails to heal after minor trauma such as a tooth extraction that results in jaw pain or bone exposure. Causes of ONJ http://www.onj-net.org/jaw-osteonecrosis-bisphosphonates.htm include exposure to bisphosphonates such as used in cancer treatment or osteoporosis medication such as Fosamax http://www.onj-net.org/fosamax-osteonecrosis-fosamax.htm , Bonivel, or Actonel.

The onset of ONJ is usually not apparent or asymptomatic for many weeks or months. Also there are a number of ONJ symptoms http://www.onj-net.org/dead-jaw-symptom-fosamax.htm which often only develop after there is trauma to the mouth.  This is the reason why, at the first sign or symptom, you call us and a medical professional.  If you don’t know who can help, we will help you find the right doctor in your area.

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