Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11

Application of Bisphosphonates in Dentistry: A Review of Literature

Intern, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Online published on 27 March, 2020.

Abstract

Bisphosphonates have been of great use since many decades for their property of bone biomodulation which is very much evident. There is a lot of studies for beneficial effect of bisphosphonate across various dental treatments. Implant dentistry with Bisphosphonate coating has been shown to significantly increase retention and density in human mode. Orthodontics with application of bisphosphonates has benefits of reduced root resorption and maintaining of good anchorage. Bisphosphonate terminate osteoclast activity and their IV or oral uses have been reported to be linked with osteonecrosis of the jaw. The aim of this literature is for Application of Bisphosphonates in Dentistry.

Keywords

Bisphosphonate, Osseointegration, IV or Oral Route, Osteonecrosis of Jaw