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Bisphosphonates

Key points

  • Bisphosphonates (BP) maintain bone mass and stability and are used in treatment of bone diseases such as osteoporosis
  • BP therapy in osteoporosis patients is not a contra-indication for implant treatment
  • BP medication for bone cancers like multiple myeloma constitute a contra-indication for implant treatment

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