Guest guest Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Does anyone know of a link between osteoporosis and jaw formation? Difficulty healing because of it? I have osteoporosis and was wondering. ~Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 My sense is that unless you have specifically osteoporosis of the jaw then you should be fine. your doctor might give you some added supplements to take in preparation for surgery or during recovery. However, my knowledge of osteo is very limited, only via my mother. You might want to check out the following website if you haven't already and certainly raise this concern with your doctors. http://www.osteo.org/ Sara > Does anyone know of a link between osteoporosis and jaw formation? > Difficulty healing because of it? I have osteoporosis and was wondering. > ~Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Joanne, I had osteoporosis, but am now osteopenic. My latest bone density had decreased 3% in spine and 7% in hip. My OS told me to stop the Fosamax because of the link (albeit only 7 cases of people treated for osteoporosis) to osteoonecrosis of jaw. I had two extractions about 2 years ago which healed ok. I'm not on any biphospates until after the my surgery (June 23rd)- having upper and lower jaw surgery plus additional work, too. When I'm finally healed my endocrinologist wants me to go on Boniva (once a month dose), but not until I get the OK from oral surgeon. I will posting after my surgery, so will let you know how I heal. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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