New aspects of osteoporosis--a literature review.

On the basis of the literature the author describes some aspects of osteoporosis (pathogenesis, diagnosis, prophylaxis, and treatment). He focuses attention on the new factors which take part in this process such as: markers of bone turnover, local factors--cytokines and genetics. He also notices that osteoporosis can concern maxilla and mandible, therefore, maxillofacial surgeon should know this disease.