Dr. Bren-Joints and Bisphosphonates Flashcards
Joint replacement Prophy Abx: No evidence found directly linking orthopaedic infections to dental procedures
orthopaedic
What were the three types of recommendations released by the ADA in 2012? (In order of strongest to weakest)
Limited, Inconclusive, and Consensus
A _______ recommendation means the quality of the supporting evidence that exists is unconvincing, or that well-conducted studies show little clear advantage to one approach versus another.
LIMITED
An ________ recommendation means that there is a lack of compelling evidence resulting in an unclear balance between benefits and potential harm.
Inconclusive
A _______ recommendation means that expert opinion supports the guideline recommendation even though there is no available empirical evidence that meets the inclusion criteria.
Consensus
Practitioners should be cautious in deciding whether to follow a recommendation classified as Limited, and should exercise judgment and be alert to emerging publications that report evidence. ________ should have a substantial influencing role.”
Patient preference
Which recommendation was inconclusive in the 2012 ADA guidelines for prohpy abx?
topical oral antimicrobials (chx)
What was the consensus that the 2012 ADA arrived at for artificial joints?
people with artificial joints should maintain oral hygeine
What is the route for Alendronate (Fosamax)?
Oral
What is the route for Risedronate (Actonel)?
Oral
What is the route for Ibandronate (boniva)?
Oral OR IV
What is the route for Pamidronate (Aredia)?
IV
What is the route for Zolendronate (Zometa)/(Reclast)?
IV
What is the route for Denosumab (Xgeva) (Prolia)?
SQ
For the diagnosis of MRONJ, how long does a fistula/exposed bone need to be present?
8 weeks