Artigo
Care Required When Using Bisphosphonates in Dental Surgical Practice
Fecha
2010-11-01Registro en:
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, v. 21, n. 6, p. 1966-1970, 2010.
1049-2275
10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181f5031c
WOS:000284829800078
9719883814872582
3215571441204704
0000-0002-3800-3050
Autor
Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
Resumen
Bisphosphonates are pharmacologic compounds characterized by high tropism to bone tissue. They affect bone metabolism by inhibition of osteoclast recruitment, proliferation, differentiation, and function. Because they can reduce bone resorption, bisphosphonates are used mainly for the treatment of osteometabolic conditions. However, the use of bisphosphonates has been associated with the onset of osteonecrosis of the jaws and indication of dental implants. As a result of this, the aim of this study was to present the risks and the care that health professionals should take in cases of surgical procedures such as placement of dental implants in patients who make use of bisphosphonates.