Early dental implant failure in patient associated with oral bisphosphonates.
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2012-03
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Oral bisphosphonates are routinely prescribed to post menopausal women. These have shown to increase the risk of osteonecrosis. However, this action may be augmented by local factors. A case report is presented showing an early implant failure in a patient taking oral bisphosphonates. Two implants were placed in left maxillary incisor area. Central incisor was associated with a previous endodontic failure and extraction. Lateral incisor was avulsed 3 years back. After 4 weeks of an implant placement, necrotic bone was evident along with the failing implant in central incisor area. This case report emphasizes on the incidence and an increased risk of implant failure in patients taking oral bisphosphonates.
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Bisphosphonates, CTX level, implant failure, osteonecrosis
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Gupta Ridhimaa. Early dental implant failure in patient associated with oral bisphosphonates. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2012 Mar-Apr; 23(2): 298-299..