SDCEP MRONJ Flashcards
1
Q
3 drugs types associated with MRONJ in UK
A
bisphosphonates
RANKL
Anti-angiogenic
2
Q
Name 4 bisphosphonates
A
aledronic acid
risedronate sodium
zoledronic acid
ibandronic acid
3
Q
name a RANKL inhibitor
A
denosumab
4
Q
name 3 anti-angiogenic drugs.
A
- bevacizumab
- sunitinib
- aflibercept
5
Q
Pt taking anti-resorptive or anti-angiogenic drugs for cancer.
- what is the risk of MRONJ?
A
high
6
Q
how long pt has to take bisphosphonates before he is considered high risk of MRONJ?
A
more than 5 years
7
Q
Pt takes denosumab (for 9 months) and steroids, what is the risk of MRONJ?
A
high risk
8
Q
what is the criteria for diagnosing MRONJ? (3)
A
- non-healing socket for 8 weeks
- no previous radiotherapy
- taking bisphosphonates/RANKL inhibtor/anti-angiogenesis
