Postoperative healing and recurrence in osteonecrosis of the jaw: influence of risk factors and surgical approach

The findings underscore the importance of surgical intervention - particularly complete necrotic bone resection with tension-free wound closure - as the cornerstone of effective treatment for osteonecrosis of the jaw, irrespective of its origin (ARONJ or ORN). Traditional risk factors did not predict wound-healing complications. Within the limitations of this retrospective study, common adjunctive measures did not appear to influence healing outcomes. Given the high rate of early recurrence, vigilant postoperative follow-up-especially within the first 100 days-is essential for optimal patient management.