Osteonecrosis is broadly defined as necrosis of bone due to obstruction of blood supply
(BON) originated in a paper published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, but nomenclature of the condition has continued to evolve
Bisphosphonates are the group of drugs that inhibit bone resorption and are used to treat metabolic diseases like osteoporosis, Patients in which dental
I had a tooth extraction and stopped taking Fosamax due to possible dental complications
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw often occurs after tooth extraction; therefore, the withdrawal of antiresorptive agents for 2–3 months before
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They are considered effective drugs in treatment of disease affecting bone
The findings presented here provide valuable insights into the complexities surrounding bisphosphonate administration and its effects on oral health
It affects some people who are taking or have taken medications to protect bones
Bisphosphonates also are used for the prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures (fragility fractures) in patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia
Guidelines for treating patients taking bisphosphonates prior to dental extractions J Ir Dent Assoc
of the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs following an appraisal of the literature identified by means of a systematic search
It is not tooth extractions themselves, but rather prevailing infectious conditions that may be a key risk factor for the development of BRONJ
This risk is increased after surgery, especially from extraction; implant placement or other “invasive” Numerically, the largest group worldwide is patients receiving bisphosphonates for osteoporosis and these generally fall into the low risk group for BONJ
The prevalence of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw varies from 0% to 28%, and it can be triggered by dental extraction and trauma
They discuss the diagnosis, management and prevention of this condition, and highlight the importance of point of care testing for oral health professionals
Once-Yearly Zoledronic Acid for Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
The mean duration from the first visit to tooth extraction was longer in the BPs/Dmab group, but the mean duration from tooth extraction to completion was similar in both groups
The link between periodontal disease and the