Seniors and bone death or osteonecrosis of the jaw
On October 20, 2008,
in Product Safety,
by admin
Recently, the channel 4 covered a story about seniors facing “bone death” of the jaw, otherwise known as osteonecrosis or ONJ or more lately BONJ.
More than half of people in the U.S. over the age of 50 are being treated for low bone mass or osteoporosis — more than 44 million people. Many take medicines called bisphosphonates, which are prescribed to prevent further bone loss but can help cause the condition.
ONJ causes pain, swelling, infections of the gums or jaw, gums that will not heal, loose teeth, numbness, drainage and exposed bone.
