INFLUENCE OF BISPHOSPHONATES EXPOSURE IN PATIENTS WHO RECEIVED DENTAL IMPLANTS

Abstract

Dental implants and alternatives for patients requiring restoration of stomatognathic system through the replacement of dental units are an increasingly common practice. Treatment of patients with additional complications to dental implant restorations is a constant challenge, especially the patients described in the literature about the failure involving the use of bisphosphonates based drugs, those being touted as directly responsible for the presence of a pathological condition called bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. A search through two databases was conducted to clarify doubts about the actual influence of factors presented and its true relevance to clinical practice, promoting the knowledge and more consistent strategies in cases requiring rehabilitation intervention. The results show the need for additional research on these topics.