[Considerations of elderly patient's dental rehabilitation treated with bisphophonate].

Orv Hetil

Konzerváló Fogászati Klinika, Semmelweis Egyetem, Fogorvostudományi Kar Budapest.

Published: December 2018

Recently, drugs targeting the remodelling, vascular circulation and homeostasis of bone are frequently applied with an unquestionable benefit in the therapy of numerous severe medical conditions. Besides bisphosphonates, other antiresorptive and antiangiogenic drugs are also used, however, limited publications are focusing on data of their results. Increasing number of patients arrives the mentioned medication is increasing in the daily dental practice, especially when accurate anamnesis is taken. Our aim is to highlight the preventive considerations that help minimize the occurence of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw by presentating a complex dental rehabilitation of a patient at risk. The synchronization of dental surgery, conservative and prosthodontic treatment is essential in the case of an elderly patient having many concomitant disorders. Our aim is also to draw the attention of our colleagues working on different medical fields to the timing of dental procedures. The best and simplest way to prevent jaw necrosis is to achieve good oral health and hygiene before the introduction of antiresorptive therapy. If, however, our patient is already taking this medication, we still have a chance to prevent the appearance of this devastating condition by following the preventive measures. The medication-related necrosis of the jaw is a severe condition leading to a decreased life quality and having a reduced healing expectancy. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(48): 2031-2036.

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