Open AccessDental Implants in A Patient with History of Zoledronate Therapy: A Challenging Case
Author(s) -
Touil Dorsaf,
Rabeb ben Fraj,
Nabiha Douki
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.47363/jdsr/2021(3)121
Subject(s) - osseointegration , medicine , zoledronic acid , osteonecrosis of the jaw , bisphosphonate , implant , dentistry , breast cancer , cancer , surgery , osteoporosis
Implant placement in patient with history of bisphosphonate therapy is still controversial due to the risks of osteointegration failure and Biphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaws. Very few cases are reported. This paper aimed to report the success at 3 years follow up of 4 implants placed in a female patient with history of breast cancer and zoledronate infu-sions ( twice yearly for 2 years).