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Table 3 BRONJ: clinical signs and symptoms

From: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of jaw (BRONJ): diagnostic criteria and possible pathogenic mechanisms of an unexpected anti-angiogenic side effect

Classical sign of BRONJ

Possible clinical signs and symptoms associated but not limited to BRONJ

Exposed necrotic jaw bone

Pain in tooth or bone

 

Suppuration

 

Swelling

 

Sinus and fistula related to jaw bone

 

Mobility of teeth

 

Trismus

 

Non-healing extraction sockets

 

Soft tissue ulcerations

 

Gross mandibular deformity

 

Sequestration of bone