Background:

Osteonecrosis of the jaws, secondary to the administration of bisphosphonates is a pathology that has been increasing from the use of this drug, either orally or intravenously. Objective: To offer clinical-surgical education and raise awareness among health professionals concerning jaw osteonecrosis to bisphosphonate.

Case report:

A 74-year-old patient with jaw secondary Osteonecrosis to bisphosphonates, located in the right mandibular body was reported; and intraoral segmental mandibulectomy performed.

Conclusions:

Osteonecrosis of the jaws associated with the use of bisphosphonates is a complication that affects the life quality of these patients. The patient in this case, one month after the treatment, was well clinically and with good results in the imaging tests.

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