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I am taking alendronic acid, 1 weekly. need root canal treatment for gum boil. should i stop taking this? if so for how long before & after treatment?
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No: Alendronic acid (fosamax) has been prescribed by your physician and should be taken as directed. Bisphosphonate drugs are known to have are side effects that could contribute to non-healing wounds in the mouth after surgical procedures. Root canal therapy is traditionally non-surgical and should not prevent you from continuing your prescription routine.
Answered 9/27/2017
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Fosamax (alendronate): Has been shown to pose a potential of bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw (bronj) primarily with invasive oral surgery procedure and extractions. Eliminating an infection via rct of a tooth and avoiding an extraction is exactly what you should be doing. More info for the public on bronj is available here: http://www.Aaoms.Org/bronj.Php.
Answered 11/26/2013
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