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I was wondering what are symptoms of osteonecrosis of the jaw?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Osteonecrosis of jaw: Onj- the exposure of mandibular or maxillary bone through lesions in the gingiva that does not heal; pain and inflammation of the surrounding soft tissues, and possibly secondary infection or drainage.

Answered 3/31/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Pain swellilng: Pain swelling of the jaw, sometimes exposed bone. Usually after tooth extraction. not always. See oral surgeon to sort things out.

Answered 3/31/2015

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