22/05/2026
🦷 Having a tooth pulled or getting an implant soon? Read this first!
When you fill out your medical history at the dentist, every detail matters—especially when it comes to your bones and joints!
If you take medications for Osteoporosis or Rheumatoid Arthritis or any other Bony Diseases, they do a fantastic job keeping your skeleton strong. However, they also stay in your system for a long time and change how your jawbone mends after an invasive dental procedure.
If we don't know you are on them, it can occasionally lead to a rare but serious healing complication called MRONJ (Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw), where the jawbone struggles to heal properly after a surgery.
🔴 Common Medications linked to MRONJ:
Check your medicine cabinet! If you are taking or have recently taken any of these, let your dentist know immediately:
1. Bisphosphonates (Commonly for Osteoporosis, Bone Pain, or Cancer Care)
Alendronic acid (Fosamax, Binosto, Fosavance)
Risedronate sodium (Actonel, Actonel Combi)
Zoledronic acid (Aclasta, Zometa)
Ibandronic acid (Bonviva, Bondronat, Iasibon, Quodixor)
Pamidronate disodium (Aredia)
Sodium clodronate (Bonefos, Clasteon, Loron)
2. RANKL Inhibitors (For Osteoporosis or Cancer Care)
Denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva)
3. Anti-angiogenic Drugs (Commonly for Cancer Care)
Bevacizumab (Avastin)
Sunitinib (Sutent)
Aflibercept (Zaltrap)
The Good News? It’s highly preventable! 🙌
Sharing your medication history early does not mean your dental treatment gets canceled. It just means we can protect you by:
Working together with your bone or joint specialist.
Timing your dental surgery perfectly around your medication doses.
Using specialized surgical techniques to guarantee a smooth, safe recovery.
Before your next visit, take a quick photo of your prescription boxes or bottles and show them to your surgical team. We are here to keep your smile beautiful and safe! 🌟
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