ONJ - OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAW (Dead Jaw Bone)

This picture was taken of a second bone spur removed from Jerry's jaw due to the ONJ (Osteonecrosis of the jaw). This bone spur was discovered during his routine office visit to UCLA. Since August, 2006 Jerry routinely goes to UCLA on a monthly basis, so the maxillofacial specialty dentist can monitor Jerry's condition. ONJ was caused by intravenously taking Aredia over the past several years (Aredia, as well as, Fosamax and other similar type drugs are Bisphosphonates). This form of Osteonecrosis of the jaw is rare. Since UCLA is a learning institution, the internest and residents at UCLA are always interested in Jerry's condition. These pictures were taken at UCLA.

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