Bisphosphonates

Bisphosphonates are prescribed for a variety of bone diseases. They have a very important function in osteoporosis or bone metastases, for example, and reduce bone pain, prevent bone fractures and stop bone resorption.

However, side effects can occur in the jaw area, some of which are difficult and lengthy to treat and are associated with inflammation and death of the jawbone. Dentists refer to this as bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw. With appropriate precautions, the risk of such bisphosphonate-induced bone necrosis can be eliminated.

Bisphosphonate patients must meet strict oral health requirements.

As a specialist practice for oral and maxillofacial surgery in Hamm, we will be happy to advise you on this in consultation with your dentist. The same applies to patients who have been prescribed an angiogenesis inhibitor as part of chemotherapy. Please contact us, your dentist or general practitioner if you would like more information about bisphosphonates.