A Shudo1, H Kishimoto2, K Takaoka2, K Noguchi2. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, 1-1 Mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8501, Japan. shudo@hyo-med.ac.jp. 2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, 1-1 Mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8501, Japan.
Abstract
Tooth extraction in patients receiving bisphosphonates is thought to be a risk factor for osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ); however, ONJ did not develop, even when tooth extraction was performed with continued oral bisphosphonate therapy. A drug holiday from bisphosphonates before tooth extraction may not be necessary. INTRODUCTION: It is controversial whether bisphosphonate withdrawal is necessary prior to invasive procedures such as tooth extraction in order to prevent bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ). This study aimed to evaluate the clinical safety of continuing oral bisphosphonate therapy in patients undergoing tooth extraction. METHODS: We prospectively enrolled 132 patients (20 men, 112 women) who were receiving oral bisphosphonates for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis and required tooth extraction. All patients were managed using an identical protocol, which included preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis and did not necessarily require complete wound closure. The patients were classified into groups according to the duration of bisphosphonate administration: < 2 years (n = 51), 2-5 years (n = 41), 5-10 years (n = 28), and > 10 years (n = 12). The groups were compared regarding the time taken for the extraction socket to heal, and the occurrence of BRONJ. Follow-up duration was at least 3 months. RESULTS: A total of 274 teeth were removed. Long-term oral bisphosphonate therapy for > 5 years significantly delayed the healing of the extraction socket in comparison with administration for < 5 years; however, BRONJ did not develop in any group. There was no prolongation of wound healing due to systemic risk factors such as glucocorticoid administration and diabetes mellitus. There were no adverse skeletal events such as bone fracture. CONCLUSIONS: Patients who underwent tooth extraction with continued oral bisphosphonate therapy showed delayed healing of the extraction socket as the cumulative administration period prolonged, but BRONJ did not develop.
Tooth extraction in patients receiving bisphosphonates is thought to be a risk factor for osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ); however, ONJ did not develop, even when tooth extraction was performed with continued oral bisphosphonate therapy. A drug holiday from bisphosphonates before tooth extraction may not be necessary. INTRODUCTION: It is controversial whether bisphosphonate withdrawal is necessary prior to invasive procedures such as tooth extraction in order to prevent bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ). This study aimed to evaluate the clinical safety of continuing oral bisphosphonate therapy in patients undergoing tooth extraction. METHODS: We prospectively enrolled 132 patients (20 men, 112 women) who were receiving oral bisphosphonates for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis and required tooth extraction. All patients were managed using an identical protocol, which included preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis and did not necessarily require complete wound closure. The patients were classified into groups according to the duration of bisphosphonate administration: < 2 years (n = 51), 2-5 years (n = 41), 5-10 years (n = 28), and > 10 years (n = 12). The groups were compared regarding the time taken for the extraction socket to heal, and the occurrence of BRONJ. Follow-up duration was at least 3 months. RESULTS: A total of 274 teeth were removed. Long-term oral bisphosphonate therapy for > 5 years significantly delayed the healing of the extraction socket in comparison with administration for < 5 years; however, BRONJ did not develop in any group. There was no prolongation of wound healing due to systemic risk factors such as glucocorticoid administration and diabetes mellitus. There were no adverse skeletal events such as bone fracture. CONCLUSIONS:Patients who underwent tooth extraction with continued oral bisphosphonate therapy showed delayed healing of the extraction socket as the cumulative administration period prolonged, but BRONJ did not develop.
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Keywords:
BRONJ; Drug holiday; Oral bisphosphonates; Osteoporosis; Tooth extraction
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