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Why could you have to have your jaw removed with osteonecrosis of the jaw?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Could save...: It could save you from loosing more of your jaw...

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Dead bone: Osteonecrosis is dead bone. If the disease keeps progressing, the jaw may have to be resected for cure. Difficult problem. Make sure you are managed by an oral & maxillofacial surgeon.

Dr Malerman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/29/2015

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