Long-term treatment with alendronate increases the surgical difficulty during simple exodontias – an in vivo observation in Holtzman rats

Long-term treatment with alendronate increases the surgical difficulty during simple exodontias – an in vivo observation in Holtzman rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Atraumatic teeth extractions protocols are highly encouraged in patients taking bisphosphonates (Bps) to reduce surgical trauma and, consequently, the risk of jaws osteonecrosis development. In this way, this paper aims to report the...

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Main Authors: Conte-Neto Nicolau, Bastos Alliny de, Spolidorio Luis, Chierici Marcantonio Rosemary, Marcantonio Jr Elcio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Subjects:
Bisphosphonates
Tooth extraction
Osteonecrosis
Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/8/1/20

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