Successful prevention of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw after dental extractions by socket preservation with alloplast plus tetracycline in patients taking antiresorptive drugs
The study demonstrates a high prevention effect of socket preservation with alloplast plus tetracycline on reducing MRONJ occurrence after tooth extraction. Enough drug holiday and antimicrobial mouthwash plus systemic antibiotics before and after surgery are recommended. Primary closure is likely unnecessary.
Authors
- Shin-Yu Lu
- Chun‐Hsiang Wang
- Liang-Ho Lin
Institutions
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Dental Sciences
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jds.2025.10.020
- Primary Topic
- Bone health and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00