Dr. Bren-Joints and Bisphosphonates Flashcards

1
Q

Joint replacement Prophy Abx: No evidence found directly linking orthopaedic infections to dental procedures

A

orthopaedic

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2
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What were the three types of recommendations released by the ADA in 2012? (In order of strongest to weakest)

A

Limited, Inconclusive, and Consensus

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3
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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.

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LIMITED

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4
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An ________ recommendation means that there is a lack of compelling evidence resulting in an unclear balance between benefits and potential harm.

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Inconclusive

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5
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A _______ recommendation means that expert opinion supports the guideline recommendation even though there is no available empirical evidence that meets the inclusion criteria.

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Consensus

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6
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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.”

A

Patient preference

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7
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Which recommendation was inconclusive in the 2012 ADA guidelines for prohpy abx?

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topical oral antimicrobials (chx)

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8
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What was the consensus that the 2012 ADA arrived at for artificial joints?

A

people with artificial joints should maintain oral hygeine

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9
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What is the route for Alendronate (Fosamax)?

A

Oral

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10
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What is the route for Risedronate (Actonel)?

A

Oral

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11
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What is the route for Ibandronate (boniva)?

A

Oral OR IV

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12
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What is the route for Pamidronate (Aredia)?

A

IV

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13
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What is the route for Zolendronate (Zometa)/(Reclast)?

A

IV

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14
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What is the route for Denosumab (Xgeva) (Prolia)?

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SQ

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15
Q

For the diagnosis of MRONJ, how long does a fistula/exposed bone need to be present?

A

8 weeks

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16
Q

What is the pathophysiology of MRONJ?

A

Unknown

17
Q

One of the risk factors for MRONJ is dentoalveolar surgery…What is the % breakdown of the risk in each arch?

A

Maxilla 23%, Mandible 73%

18
Q

MRONJ risk factors: When taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis or osteopenia, what is the risk for developing MRONJ over 4 years of use?

A

0.1-0.2%

19
Q

MRONJ risk factors: When taking bisphosphonates for malignancy, what was the % risk factor for developing MRONJ? WHAT was the drug??

A

1%, Zolendronate (IV bisphosphonate)

20
Q

MRONJ risk factors: Interesting….The risk for ONJ among patients treated with either ________ or ________ (0.017 – 0.04%) approximates the risk for ONJ of patients enrolled in placebo groups (0%- 0.02%).”

A

zolendronate or denosumab

21
Q

“When compared to _______ patients receiving antiresorptive treatment, the risk of ONJ for patients with osteoporosis exposed to antiresorptive medications is about 100 times smaller.”

A

cancer

22
Q

What was the major risk factor that indicated 52-61% of patients reported as a precipitating event?

A

DentoAlveolar Surgery (extraction)

23
Q

***The best current estimate for the risk of ONJ among patients exposed to oral bisphosphonates following tooth extraction is ____%

A

0.5%

24
Q

What is the magical duration of time when patients on oral bisphosphonates began to see ONJ increase in prevalence?

A

4 years

25
Q

Freggin know this slide the risk for MRONJ is WORSE with ______ vs osteoperosis

A

cancer

26
Q

Freggin know this slide the risk for MRONJ is worse is ____ meds than oral meds

A

IV

27
Q

Freggin know this slide the risk for MRONJ is worse with _______ surgery

A

dentoalveolar

28
Q

Freggin know this slide the risk for MRONJ is Worse with ______ of treatment with bisphosphonates

A

duration

29
Q

Freggin know this slide the risk for MRONJ is Worse in ________ vs. maxilla

A

mandible

30
Q

Freggin know this slide with the 5 takeaways for the risks of MRONJ, it is STILL VERY _____

A

LOW

31
Q

What is the #1 key to managing MRONJ?

A

Prevention!

32
Q

BOOM. Big slide: Managing MRONJ- Elective treatment is NOT ________ with ORAL bisphosphonate patients, but inform patients of the small risk of less than ____%

A

contraindicated…less than 1%

33
Q

BOOM. Big slide: Managing MRONJ-if the patient has been on ORAL bisphosphonates for less than ____ years, no alteration or delay is necessary

A

4 years

34
Q

BOOM. Big slide: Managing MRONJ-if the patient has been on oral bisphosphonates for MORE than 4 years or WITH ________/________ medication concurrently

A

corticosteroid/antiangiogenic

35
Q

BOOM. Big slide: Managing MRONJ-What is the protocol for a patient taking oral bisphos’s for more than 4 years or with another med?

A

discontinue use of oral bisphosphonates for 2 months prior AND 3 months after treatment

36
Q

FOR PATIENTS ON IV BP’s for CANCER tx: Procedures that involve direct _______ injury should be AVOIDED. Non- restorable teeth may be treated by removal of the crown and endodontic treatment of the remaining roots

A

osseous

37
Q

What is the test for bone turnover? (it’s use has not been validated)

A

a CTX