Which statement most accurately reflects current thinking on prescription of bisphosphonates as they relate to osteonecrosis?

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Bisphosphonates are medications primarily prescribed for postmenopausal osteoporosis.A growing concern with this drug is the risk for osteonecrosis (bone death of the jaw)after invasive dental procedures.Patients at risk of for osteonecrosis have a history of large doses of intravenous bisphosphonates.Additionally,they have a history of poor healing following invasive dental procedures.Osteonecrosis occurs in approximately 1 of every 1000 women taking bisphosphonates.

Which Statement Most Accurately Reflects Current Thinking on Prescription of Bisphosphonates