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IF YOU ARE TAKING BISPHOSPHONATES
These drugs are prescribed by your MD for osteoporosis.
Didrocal, Fosomax, Didronel and other brands , all affect the
turnover and healing of bone. Some patients have areas of non
healing bone ( NECROSIS) in their jaws after minor dental surgery.
There is much to learn still about this , but recommendations
currently are to have any elective surgery done 3-6 months before
going on this drug, as its effects seem to be quite long term, 10
years or perhaps longer. If treatment is required you will need to
stop your bisphosphonates 3- 6 months before treatment for :
Extractions
Periodontal surgery
Implants ( generally discouraged when on this drug)
BRONJ ( bisphosphonate related ossteo-necrosis of the
Jaws) may never heal , and have occasionally occurred
spontaneously. We recommend you dialogue with your MD , have
regular bone scans , and take this drug only if you must, not "in
case".
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