Interaction of Bisphosphonates at dental surgery

Authors

  • Alexandre Viana Frascino Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (FMU)
  • Anne Caroline Corbalan Barbosa Forte Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (FMU)

Keywords:

bisphosphonates, bone diseases, osteonecrosis of the jaws, prevention.

Abstract

Osteonecrosis in the bones of the jaws associated with the use of bisphosphonates (ONMAB) in the intravenous administration (IV) generally is a complication due to invasive surgical procedures that affects the quality of life of patients that receives treatment with these medications. This class of medication is usually used to the treatment of malignant bone tumors and post-menopausal osteoporosis. This work has the objective of review important aspects of this complication and show preventive procedures and treatment.

Published

2016-05-02

Issue

Section

Artigo Teórico