bone biology Flashcards
what is the benefit of bone remodelling
allows for repair
replacement of old brittle bones
acts as a reservoir for calcium and phosphate ions
what are the phases in remodelling
what can be the abnormalities of bone
what does this show
osteogenesis imperfecta
what does this show
osteopetrosis
how can dental extractions affect bone levels
bone loss in horizontal and vertical dimensions which can result in a narrower and shorter ridge
how can extractions impact restorative work
remodelling process can take 6 months
would need to wait 6b months to make any permanent restorations ie bridges, implants or dentures
name 4 drugs which can effect bone remodelling
how do bisphosphonates affect bone
they are non metabolised analogues of pyrophosphate that are capable of localizing to bone and inhibiting osteoclastic function
they bind to exposed bone mineral around resorbing osteoclasts
why is the action of bisphosphonates long term
they are not metabolised
what are the two classes of bisphonsphonates
non-nitorgen containing
nitrogen-containing
what are the differences between non-nitorgen-containing and nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates
what are the two risk categories for MRONJ and where can you find the classifications
SDCEP - low and high risk
how would you manage a patient are risk of MRONJ before starting drugs
what is the criteria for MRONJ