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A scientometric study on research trends and characteristics of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.

Journal of dental sciences · Ju B, Zhang J, Zhou Q, Liu W · 2026-04-01

Researchers analysed 2,857 published studies on medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, finding that dental professionals authored most papers and identifying common causative medications (diphosphonates, zoledronic acid, denosumab), associated diseases, and various treatment approaches including debridement, antibiotics, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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