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Immediate reconstruction of mandibular defect after treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) with rhBMP-2/ACS and miniplate: Review of 3 cases

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Highlights • The pathogenesis of MRONJ is related to repression of osteoclast mediated bone remodeling.• rhBMP-2 can stimulate not only osteoblasts but also osteoclasts and induce new bone formation.• ACS… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • The pathogenesis of MRONJ is related to repression of osteoclast mediated bone remodeling.• rhBMP-2 can stimulate not only osteoblasts but also osteoclasts and induce new bone formation.• ACS has been proved to be a good carrier of rhBMP-2 with maximal efficacy.• Application of rhBMP-2/ACS can be a new approach to surgical treatment for MRONJ patients.

Keywords: rhbmp; mronj; rhbmp acs; treatment; immediate reconstruction

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2019

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