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Why could you have to have your jaw removed with osteonecrosis of the jaw?
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Could save...: It could save you from loosing more of your jaw...
Answered 9/28/2017
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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.
Answered 4/29/2015
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