Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 229-231, December 2008

Oral Bisphosphonate Therapy may not Significantly Compromise Dental Implants Success

Professor, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Outcomes of placing dental implants in patients taking oral bisphosphonates: a review of 115 cases.

Grant BT, Amenedo C, Freeman K, Kraut RA.

J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008;66(2):223-30.

Level of Evidence

Level 2 (Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence)

Strength of Recommendation

Not applicable

Purpose/Question


(1)Assess the prevalence of osteonecrosis of the jaw following dental implants treatment in patients receiving oral bisphosphonate therapy.

(2)Does oral bisphosphonate therapy compromise the success rate of dental implants treatment?

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Case series

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00175-9

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.09.007

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 229-231, December 2008

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