Cast-cap splint in the management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Issue 4 (May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Markose, G.; Graham, R.M.
• Is Part Of: British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Volume 55:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 416
• Page End: 417
• Publication Date: 2017-05
• Subjects: bisphosphonate -- osteonecrosis -- cast cap splint -- pathological fracture; Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative -- Periodicals; Face -- surgery -- Periodicals; Mouth -- surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Oral -- Periodicals; Oral Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative -- Periodicals; Bouche -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Maxillaire supérieur -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Face -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Chirurgie dentaire -- Périodiques; Dentistry, Operative; Face -- Surgery; Maxilla -- Surgery; Mouth -- Surgery; Surgery, Plastic; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.52059
• DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.12.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0266-4356

Abstract

Abstract: We describe the management of a pathological fracture in a patient with medication-related osteonecrosis using a cast-cap splint. In selected cases this is a simple solution to what can be a difficult condition to treat.