JIACD
The Journal of Implant & Advanced Clinical Dentistry
Bisphosphonates: What are the current protocols for patient manangement?
Sun, 03/15/2009 - 19:13 — hawkeye
I have read several articles on Bisphosphonates, as it relates to surgery and implants. What is the current protocol for managing dental implant in a patient taking Actonel? I have already consulted with the patient’s physician and he doesnt seem to have a handle on it. Are there any special precautions or tests I should run prior to or after the surgery? Thanks


ADA guideline for Bisphophonates
This is currently the best protocol:
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/osteonecrosis.asp