Bisphosphonate use, oral flora, saliva, gingival crevicular fluid and bone markers in patients with jaw osteonecrosis

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/520172

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Bisphosphonates are used in patients with bones that break easily due to conditions such as osteoporosis. Recent research suggests a possible association between these drugs and jaw bone breakdown called jaw osteonecrosis - a devastating condition with no current effective treatment. It is unclear why this condition affects only jaw bones. This study seeks to investigate if bacteria in the mouth, gum disease and saliva are involved in jaw osteonecrosis, which can then help to improve management.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 01-01-2012

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $121,751.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cell physiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

bisphosphonates | bone | oral health | oral microbiology | oral pathology

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