Involucrum Formation Leading to Healing in Stage 3 Medication‐Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws

INTRODUCTION: An involucrum refers to the formation of new bone by the periosteum surrounding a bony sequestrum. Over time, the sequestrum undergoes resorption via creeping substitution, ultimately leading to complete bone healing. This phenomenon is well-documented in the context of long bone osteomyelitis. METHOD: We report a case of an 82-year-old woman who healed spontaneously from stage 3 medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw following dentoalveolar surgery while on denosumab. AIM: The aim of this article is to highlight a rare instance of resolution through the process of involucrum, demonstrating its potential role in the natural healing of MRONJ.

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Special Care in Dentistry
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2026-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1111/scd.70184
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Bone health and treatments
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Involucrum Formation Leading to Healing in Stage 3 Medication‐Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws

Daya Masri, Gavriel Chaushu, Omar Ghanaiem, Dror Bar‐Hai
Special Care in Dentistry
Bone health and treatments
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Involucrum Formation Leading to Healing in Stage 3 Medication‐Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws

Daya Masri, Gavriel Chaushu, Omar Ghanaiem, Dror Bar‐Hai
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INTRODUCTION: An involucrum refers to the formation of new bone by the periosteum surrounding a bony sequestrum. Over time, the sequestrum undergoes resorption via creeping substitution, ultimately leading to complete bone healing. This phenomenon is well-documented in the context of long bone osteomyelitis. METHOD: We report a case of an 82-year-old woman who healed spontaneously from stage 3 medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw following dentoalveolar surgery while on denosumab. AIM: The aim of this article is to highlight a rare instance of resolution through the process of involucrum, demonstrating its potential role in the natural healing of MRONJ.

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