2018
DOI: 10.25301/jpda.272.82
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Immediate Placement and Loading of Full Arch Dental Implants in An Elderly Osteoporotic Female on Oral Bisphosphonate Therapy

Abstract: ABSTRACT:Bisphosphonates are anti-resorptive drugs commonly prescribed for management of osteoporosis. In spite of its clinical efficacy, a known adverse effect of these drugs is bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ). Dentists usually try to avoid invasive surgical procedures among patients consuming this category of drugs. This case report describes successful placement of multiple implant supported prosthesis in an elderly osteoporotic female with four years history of oral bisphosphonate t… Show more

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