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Osteoporosis Drugs and Dental Work May Lead to Trouble

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Patients and doctors need to be aware of the risks of biphosphonate drugs such as Fosamax. 
 
These drugs are widely prescribed for osteoporosis and some cancers because they slow down the process of bone cell removal and allow bone cells to last longer. However when the patient undergoes some dental procedures such as tooth extractions or other dental surgery, this can have the effect of allowing unhealthy bone to persist and cause "jawbone death" or osteonecrosis.  
 
This painful, debilitating condition has no cure. Patients are urged to keep their dentists informed about this and any other medication they are taking.

Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis And Bone Cancer Treatment Drugs May ...

Medical News Today - 6/13/2006 10:14 PM

Breast cancer patients, individuals at risk for osteoporosis, and individuals undergoing certain types of bone cancer therapies often take drugs that contain bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates may place patients at risk for developing osteonecrosis of the jaws (a rotting of the jaw bones), according to a case report and literature review that appeared in the May/June 2006 issue of General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry's (AGD) clinical, peer-
 
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