Pedro Barrio Fernandez
Prevention and treatment of drug related osteonecrosis of the jaws
- Degree in Medical Surgery from the University of Navarra (Spain)
- Specialist in Stomatology from University of the Basque Country (Spain)
- Author of numerous articles dealing with different issues in this speciality and basic research in it
- Visiting international speaker on different courses and congreses on implant surgery and implant prothesis
- Lecturer in training courses on Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation at the Biotechnology Institute (BTI)
- Teacher in the Oral Implantoplogy speciality course organised by the University of Murcia (Spain)
- Postgraduate teacher of Oral Implantology at the University of San Jorge, Zaragoza (Spain)
- Co-author of the Manual Quirúrgico de Implantología Oral
- Private practice in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain) concentrating on Implant and Oral rehabilitation
Nationality: Spain
Scientific areas: Oral medicine
14 of november, from 09h30 until 10h30
Auditório B
Conference summary
Bone metabolism depends on complex biochemical interactions.
From a certain age bone tissue homeostasis may suffer changes wich as a result bring a reduction in its mineralization. Significantly, in women after menopause the stimuli of osteogenic activity are inhibited and the mineralization and bone density are decreasing; one of the consequences is the increased risk of fractures and bone pain.
On the other hand, in some oncological pathologies the metastasis provokes destruction and localized pain in the bone.
To counteract both undesirable effects, for decades drugs that modify the metabolism of bone tissue have been synthesized with the aim of slowing down the decrease in density or limiting bone destruction.
However, these drugs – administered by different routes and with different objectives – can cause Osteonecrosis in the jaws with serious consequences in some cases. Extractions or the insertion of dental implants can be a triggering factor.
Bone metabolism depends on a complex set of physiological interactions and its regulation depends on multiple factors. Therefore, the clinical elements and circumstances that favor the appearance of Osteonecrosis are diverse, but preventive actions and the adequate management of cases allow to reduce the incidence or severity of these complications.
We will recommend protocols to prevent Osteonecrosis of the jaws after tooth extractions and oral surgery and we will explain the therapeutic options when the Osteonecrosis is already present.
Scientific sponsor
BTI