Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-2 | Issue-08 | 215-219
Case Report
Denosumab Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws as Consequence of Osteoporosis Treatment- A Case Series
Sánchez López Jose Dario, Cariati Paolo, Pérez de Perceval Tara Miguel, Monsalve Iglesias Fernando, Rodríguez Ismael
Published : Aug. 31, 2017
Abstract
Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws represents a widely studied pathology. Moreover, some
cases of ONJ related to the use of Denosumab have also been described recently. Denosumab is a human monoclonal
antibody. It is bound with high affinity and specificity to nuclear factor kappa beta activating factor ligand (RANKL) and
prevents Rank activation with reduction bone reabsorption. However, medium and long term effects of this drug are not
unknown yet. The main goal of the present report is twofold. First, we point out the serious complications that these
drugs might provoke. Second, we describe four cases of Denosumab related ONJ in order to expand the knowledge about
the proper management of this rare complication.