Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws is seen more and more with the treatment of certain cancers and osteoporosis. It can be painful and difficult to treat. In a recent article in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (73: 437-442, 2015), surgeons described a technique of healing using the buccal fat pad. If you are having the issues contact the office of John Freeman MD, DDS, FACS for a consult.