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Osteoporosis and DentistryMonday, June 01, 2009
So just what does osteoporosis and ostopenia have to do with dentistry? Many people with these conditions are prescribed medications call biphosphonates. Boniva, Fosamax, Actonel and Reclast are examples of these drugs. Studies indicate that these drugs help reduce the chance of broken bones in patients by reducing bone loss and increasing bone density.
Some news reports have cause alarm and confusion for patients taking these biphosphonates. These news stories reported on some patients who developed a condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw. This is a rare, but serious condition that can cause severe damage to the jawbone.
The vast majority of patients diagnosed with this condition are cancer patients who have received repeated high doses of biophosphonate drugs through IV infusion. A small percentage were patients taking pills by mouth for the treatment of their osteoporosis.
Your chance of developing this condition is extremely small. However, we do ask that you tell us if you have been prescribed these or any other new medication not included on your medical history. Good oral hygiene and careful monitoring are your best way to help prevent and reduce your risk for these types of side effects.
Remember, your doctor has prescribed these medication to treat a specific condition and the benefits, according to current research, greatly outweighs the low risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw. Please feel free to ask us any questions you might have regarding your treatment for osteoporosis and your oral health. You can contact us at 561-394-900 to arrange an appointment for a comprehensive examination.
Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.
Some news reports have cause alarm and confusion for patients taking these biphosphonates. These news stories reported on some patients who developed a condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw. This is a rare, but serious condition that can cause severe damage to the jawbone.
The vast majority of patients diagnosed with this condition are cancer patients who have received repeated high doses of biophosphonate drugs through IV infusion. A small percentage were patients taking pills by mouth for the treatment of their osteoporosis.
Your chance of developing this condition is extremely small. However, we do ask that you tell us if you have been prescribed these or any other new medication not included on your medical history. Good oral hygiene and careful monitoring are your best way to help prevent and reduce your risk for these types of side effects.
Remember, your doctor has prescribed these medication to treat a specific condition and the benefits, according to current research, greatly outweighs the low risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw. Please feel free to ask us any questions you might have regarding your treatment for osteoporosis and your oral health. You can contact us at 561-394-900 to arrange an appointment for a comprehensive examination.
Kenneth A. Mogell D.M.D.
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2 Comments:
It was very interesting to see the connection between osteoporosis and dentistry. They both study bones so I could see how they can be related. I wonder if an orthopedic doctor is pretty similar to dentistry. http://www.gentledentistrytampa.com
I had no idea that osteoporosis had such a big effect on your teeth. I guess that makes sense since your teeth are bones. It's really good to know that you should get checked out for this condition if you have bone issues. I'm glad that the chances of developing the condition are small though. http://www.owocdentalgroup.com/Orthodontic-Services-Monroeville-PA.html
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