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Several opinions-collapsed arch, jaw, bite. Osteoporosis Implants
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 5 1:50pm | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
After my Dexa scan, the Endo nurse practitioner called me with my test results. She asked me how my teeth are doing. I have never been asked that before. I told her I have jaw pain and she told me there is no such thing as osteoporosis of the jaw. After reading your post I am wondering about the tooth connection because I am on Reclast.
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There definitely is such a thing as busphosphonate-related osteonecrosis ("dead bone") of the jaw so the nurse might not have the correct word. One endocrinologist wrote an article arguing that BRONJ is actually a form of osteomyelitis and needs to be rethought. But the end result is pretty much the same with respect to treatment.
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Several surgeons will not touch me because I took Reclast. You also cannot get a tooth pulled unless it has been months since your infusion. Now I am on Tymlos which is supposed to build back bone in my mouth. IDK Good luck.