Management of Medication-related Osteonecrosis of Posterior Maxilla with Buccal Fat Pad Flap: Case Report

Bisphosphonates are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in bone-associated diseases. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a new term and the common side effect of long term bisphosphonate therapy; characterized by the presence of exposed necrotic bone and non-healing mucosa. Although there has been an increasing number of MRONJ cases; it is management is still a challenge for clinicians. In this case report, the management of MRONJ with buccal fat pad flap in an osteoporotic patient is described.