Dead Jaw Syndrome and Drugs
Dead Jaw Syndrome or Osteonecrosis of the Jaw happens when bone tissue in the jaw fails to heal after a minor trauma like getting your tooth extracted. However, there are some instances that particular drugs that increases the risk of this condition.
Researchers form the University of Southern California School of Dentistry are saying that microbial biofilms are the culprit behind this infection. It was also found out that taking bisphosphonate drugs like Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel makes the infection worse. These drugs are prescribed to patients with osteoporosis. According to one of the researchers:
“Now that we’ve know biofilms are behind the infection of the jaw, we are studying ways to effectively treat or prevent the osteonecrosis.”