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Bone density - dr recommendations
Hi there I am looking for an endocrinologist in NSW or VIC who has worked with breast cancer patients in relation to bone density. My dexa scans show that I am in the ostopeania range at 40yo. Any goo...
The most common complication in patients on bisphosphonate therapy is osteonecrosis of jaw (ONJ) which can occur after any surgical dental procedure and the risk for the development of osteonecrosis of jaw is higher in patients receiving intravenous bisphosphonate therapy than in patients receiving oral bisphosphonate therapy. Typical presentation is in the form of non-extraction socket, presence of exposed bone, gingival swelling or purulent discharge, when local debridement and antibiotics are ineffective.
At present, there is no effective treatment for bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis, so prevention is extremely important.