Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 103, Issue 4 , Pages 196-201, April 2010

Prosthodontic treatment of a patient with bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw using a removable dental prosthesis with a heat-polymerized resilient liner: A clinical report

  • Matthias Göllner, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University Clinic Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr Matthias Göllner, Dental Clinic 2, Department of Prosthodontics, University Clinic Erlangen, Glueckstr. 11, 91054 Erlangen, GERMANY, Fax: 49-9131-8536781
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  • Stefan Holst, DMD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University Clinic Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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  • Matthias Fenner, MD, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Specialist, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Clinic Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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  • Johannes Schmitt, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University Clinic Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany

Bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws (BONJ) is reported frequently in patients receiving oral or intravenous bisphosphonates. To minimize potential complications, dental treatment must be performed with care. There are invasive and noninvasive treatment options for patients with active BONJ or a history of this complication. This clinical report describes the prosthodontic treatment of a patient who developed BONJ after receiving intravenous bisphosphonates (pamidronate). Because of the recurrent incidence of BONJ, noninvasive prosthetic therapy with telescopic overdentures and a heat-polymerized resilient liner was provided. After 2 years, there were no biological or technical complications. (J Prosthet Dent 2010;103:196-201)

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PII: S0022-3913(10)00052-1

doi:10.1016/S0022-3913(10)00052-1

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 103, Issue 4 , Pages 196-201, April 2010

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