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Biphasic remodeling and trabecular-cortical uncoupling in the jawbone during antiresorptive therapy and medication-related osteonecrosis: A quantitative imaging analysis.

Journal of dental sciences · Wei LY, Lee JC, Chiu CM, Kok SH, Lin HY, Chiu WY, Chang HH, Cheng SJ, Lee JJ · 2026-10-01

Researchers used quantitative imaging analysis of bone density and thickness in jawbone scans to distinguish between normal bone changes from antiresorptive drugs and early signs of medication-related osteonecrosis, finding characteristic patterns specific to each condition.

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