Title

Postmenopausal females and the link between oral bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw: A clinical review

Authors

Authors

M. S. Haumschild;R. J. Haumschild

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Abbreviated Journal Title

J. Am. Acad. Nurse Pract.

Keywords

Oral bisphosphonates; osteonecrosis of the jaw; bisphosphonate-related; osteonecrosis of the jaws; osteoporosis; EXPOSED BONE; RISK-FACTORS; PREVENTION; THERAPY; RECOGNITION; CARE; Health Care Sciences & Services; Nursing

Abstract

Purpose: To increase awareness for nurse practitioners (NPs) of new information concerning the plausible link between the oral bisphosphonate drug classification and necrosis in the jaw. Data sources: Selected research and clinical articles. In addition, several peer-reviewed, refereed medical and dental journals were consulted. Conclusions: Oral bisphosphonates are commonly prescribed by NPs for postmenopausal females with the diagnosis of osteoporosis to arrest bone loss and preserve bone density. Recent reports have shown a link between these medications and osteonecrosis of the jaw, which is a complication resulting in necrotic bone inside the mouth. Implications for practice: NPs must be able to determine early warning signs of osteonecrosis to ensure prompt referral to a dental specialist in order to prevent irreversible sequelae. Because of the aging population, osteoporosis is predicted to increase; therefore, treatment with these drugs and the side effects that go along with them will most likely also increase.

Journal Title

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Volume

22

Issue/Number

10

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

534

Last Page

539

WOS Identifier

WOS:000282873800005

ISSN

1041-2972

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