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I took Reclast 2 and 1/2 years ago (one infustion) for osteoporosis and had an extraction of tooth number 14. It became infected and there was an overgrowth of tissue. The oral surgeon removed the tissue and prescribed antiobotics. Number 15 was already missing and one of the lower teeth on that side was missing. I inquired about an implant of number 14 because it is now hard to chew. The dentist (it is a dental school) said no implant because Reclast has a half life and no more extractions because the last one was slow to heal. My osteoporosis doctor said an implant is ok. I also have cll which might make me immune ompromised so it could slow down healing. My other options are to do nothing, have a partial which is removable or go see another dentist who might do the implant. any ideas of how to proceed?
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Can you have tooth extractions and implants if you are taking Fosomax? Is it the same drug as Reclast but administered in smaller doses?
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Hello @justinesmith,
I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled, "Dental work while on Reclast" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dental-work-while-on-reclast/.
It is a bit of a lengthy discussion, however, it has many members discussing all things dental procedures while on Reclast or having taken Reclast in the past.
@hlp123 started this discussion awhile back and has had many experiences they may share with you.
@justinesmith - your osteoporosis provider has greenlit an implant but your dental provider will not do it. Howe feasible is it to get another dental opinion? Sometimes that is not always an option. Would it be possible to have an open line of discussion or medical documentation from your osteoporosis provider to share with your dentist?