Author/Authors :
Comparotto Minamisako, Mariana Dentistry Department - Oncology Research Center, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil , Henrique Ribeiro, Guilherme Postgraduate Program in Dentistry - Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil , Luz Lisboa, Mariáh Postgraduate Program in Dentistry - Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil , Mariela Rodríguez Cordeiro, Mabel Department of Morphological Sciences - Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil , Janete Grando, Liliane Department of Pathology Ambulatory of Stomatology - University Hospital - Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
Abstract :
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) can be considered an inability of the alveolar bone to respond to an injury,
which frequently leads to severe local and systemic complications. Once the problem is installed, dentist must use all therapeutic
approaches recommended. This manuscript reports a successful management of MRONJ handled with antibiotics, conservative
debridement, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and photodynamic therapy (PDT) up to 12 months. As healing of MRONJ may be
very slow, combined therapeutic approaches are required. Besides the recommended conventional treatment protocol, LLLT and
PDT are important tools to contribute to healing and improvement of patient’s quality of life.
