A Mysterious Disease - Osteonecrosis of the Jaw- Juniper Publishers
Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health A Mysterious Disease - Osteonecrosis of the Jaw- Juniper Publishers Authored by Yi-Fang Huang Abstract The concept and technique of the pinhole surgical procedures has been a debated topic in dentistry in recent years. This paper consists of a mini review of the literature available on pinhole surgical technique. This review shows that pinhole surgical technique allows us to reposition the gums quickly and easily, with the less invasive method, a decreased patient discomfort, a shorter treatment and recovery time and much less pain. Keywords: Osteonecrosis of the jaw; Dental status; Radiotherapy; Bisphosphonate; Multifactoria Introduction Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is defined as a painful lesion with exposed bone in maxilla, mandible, or both which fails to heal within 8 weeks