Prevalence of bisphosphonate-related
osteonecrosis of the jaw in Hong Kong
T Kwok1, TK Choy2, WL Kwok2
1 Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2 Jockey Club Centre for Osteoporosis Care and Control, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Key Messages
1. The prevalence of bisphosphonate-related
osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) was higher in
Hong Kong than other parts of the world.
2. Clinicians and dental surgeons should educate patients more about the risk of BRONJ.
3. Policy makers should formulate local guidelines for the prevention and management of BRONJ.
2. Clinicians and dental surgeons should educate patients more about the risk of BRONJ.
3. Policy makers should formulate local guidelines for the prevention and management of BRONJ.