title: [Physiopathology of the edentulous crest. Possibilities of the pharmacologic inhibition of pre- and post-operative bone resorption].
abstract: The biological causes of edentulous alveolar crest reabsorption are examined in the light of recent discoveries on the physiopathology of bone metabolism. The main techniques used for the classification of patients in terms of bone metabolism type are then described and the question of whether any currently available pharmacological treatment is capable of preparing for, supporting, preserving or even effectively replacing preprosthetic surgery is posed.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bucci
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lo Muzio
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Mignogna
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002116:Calcitonin / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000502:physiology; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D010281:Parathyroid Hormone; D011453:Prostaglandins; D002116:Calcitonin
vernacular_title: Fisiopatologia delle creste edentule. Possibilità di inibizione farmacologica del riassorbimento osseo pre- e post-chirurgico.