Osteonecrosis of the Jaw is also known as avascular or aseptic necrosis of the mandible or maxilla, Jaw Death, Dead Jaw Disease or Bisphossy Jaw. [topdentists.com]

A troubling jaw disease that may be related to the use of some of the most commonly used osteoporosis medications has been the subject of many news stories and law firm commercials lately. [uab.edu]

Drug for bones is linked to jaw disease. New York Times June 2, 2006 ;sect A: 1 Tolar J, Teitelbaum SL, Orchard PJ. Osteopetrosis. N Engl J Med 2004 ; 351 : 2839 –49 Reszka AA, Rodan GA. Mechanism of action of bisphosphonates. [ajnr.org]