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. 2020 Dec 31;16(3):885–890. doi: 10.1016/j.jds.2020.12.007

Table 2.

Univariate analysis of clinical variables associated with the complete healing of maxillary MRONJ.

Variable Category Outcome
Total p-value
Healing Not healing
Critical cause of MRONJ Tooth extraction 19 5 24 0.386
Other 27 3 30
History of a maxillary sinus radical operation No 40 8 48 0.144
Yes 6 0 6
Sequestration No 34 8 42 0.396
Yes 12 0 12
Sclerotic reaction No 19 1 20 0.052
Yes 27 7 34
Periosteal reaction No 43 6 49 0.192
Yes 3 2 5
Bone resection level Under the apex 9 2 11 0.209
Over the apex 37 6 43
Postoperative residual necrotic bone No 41 5 46 0.047
Yes 5 3 8
Wound procedure Primary suture 43 6 49 0.512
Open healing 3 2 5

MRONJ, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.