What is Osteonecrosis of the Jaw?
Osteonecrosis of the jaw, a condition also known as "jaw death," is a painful and possibly disfiguring condition that involves the breakdown of the jawbone. Osteonecrosis, or "bone death," in general is associated with the interference of the blood supply to the bone. The interference of the blood supply may lead to small breaks in the bone and eventually to the bone's collapse. Osteonecrosis of the jaw may be triggered by mouth trauma, including invasive dental procedures such as oral surgery and tooth extraction.
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and Bisphosphonates
Osteonecrosis of the jaw has been the subject of substantial media coverage recently after cases of jaw death were linked to the class of medications known as bisphosphonates. This class of drugs includes the intravenous bisphosphonates Arediaand Zometa, and the popular oral bisphosphonate Fosamax. Patients who are treated with bisphosphonates should be aware of the symptoms of osteonecrosis of the jaw, which may include pain, infection, swelling, heavy feeling in the jaw, loosening of the teeth, poor healing of the gums, drainage and exposed bone. Treatment for osteonecrosis of the jaw may include the possibility of long-term use of antibiotics or surgery to remove dying bone tissue. There is no evidence indicating whether stopping the use of bisphosphonates will lower the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw as bisphosphonate medications metabolize slowly and remain in the bones for many years.
Questions and Consultations
If you or a family member has undergone treatment with bisphosphonates such as Zometa or Fosamax and developed osteonecrosis of the jaw, you should contact a physician immediately. If you would like to discuss your rights, are interested in more information on a possible osteonecrosis lawsuit, or if you have information about the cases that you would like to share with us, please fill out the short evaluation form below and a member of Seeger Weiss LLP?s experienced staff will call you to discuss your potential rights concerning osteonecrosis of the jaw. Attorney consultations incur no obligation on your part and all initial consultations are free of charge and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Seeger Weiss LLP has office locations in both New York and New Jersey and its attorneys practice in courts throughout the country.
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