Table 2 Descriptive data of the extracted teeth in the study and control group.

From: Radiographic predictors for MRONJ in oncologic patients undergoing tooth extraction

Characteristics

Oncologic group

Control

Number of extracted teeth, n

218

238

Development of osteonecrosis, n (%)

MRONJ+

%

MRONJ−

%

NA

63

29%

155

71%

Type of teeth, n (%)

Incisors and canines

18

30%

43

70%

75

Premolars

14

24%

45

76%

59

Molars

31

32%

67

68%

104

Region, n (%)

Anterior maxilla

8

27%

22

73%

34

Posterior maxilla

22

26%

63

74%

87

Anterior mandible

10

32%

21

68%

41

Posterior mandible

23

32%

49

68%

76

Underlying dental disease, n (%)*

Nonapparent

3

12%

21

88%

23

Periodontal disease

3

20%

12

80%

31

Endodontic pathology

17

31%

38

69%

62

Combined lesion

40

32%

84

68%

122

Drug holiday > 60 days, n (%)

No

20

36%

35

64%

NA

Yes

43

26%

120

74%

Antibiotic prophylaxis, n (%)

No

4

50%

4

50%

225

Yes

59

29%

146

71%

13

Antiseptic mouthwash, n (%)

No

2

40%

3

60%

9

Yes

61

29%

147

71%

229

Use of L-PRF, n (%)

No

18

38%

29

62%

228

Yes

45

27%

122

73%

10

MRONJ worse stage, n (%)

Stage 1

32

51%

NA

NA

Stage 2

28

44%

NA

NA

Stage 3

3

5%

NA

NA

  1. Further description of the teeth from the study group that did (MRONJ+) and did not (MRONJ−) develop osteonecrosis is given. NA, not applicable. *Based on the radiographic characteristics, teeth were classified into: periodontally diseased, which had horizontal bone loss, an angular bone defect, or furcation involvement; with endodontic pathology, which presented pulpal caries, widened periodontal ligament space, prosthodontic treatment and concomitant caries, or periapical lesion; and with endodontic-periodontal combined lesions, when presenting characteristics from both groups.