Implant failure associated with oral bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
10.5051/jpis.2010.40.2.90
- Author:
Eun Young SHIN
1
;
Young Hyuk KWON
;
Yeek HERR
;
Seung Il SHIN
;
Jong Hyuk CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Periodontology, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea. chungjh@khu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Bisphosphonates;
Osteonecrosis;
Osteoporosis
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw;
Chlorhexidine;
Debridement;
Dentistry;
Diphosphonates;
Humans;
Mouth;
Osteonecrosis;
Osteoporosis
- From:Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science
2010;40(2):90-95
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to report a case of oral bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) resulting in implant failure. METHODS: A patient suspected of having BRONJ was referred to the Department of Periodontology, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry for the evaluation and treatment of exposed bone around implants. RESULTS: The patient, who had been taking oral bisphosphonates (BPs) for about a year, was successfully treated with systemic antibiotics, chlorhexidine mouth rinse, explantation, and surgical debridement of necrotic bone. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this case suggest that a patient taking BPs orally should be treated cautiously. Appropriate management including cessation of BPs and respective dental treatment may reduce the development of BRONJ.
