A review of the association between osteoporosis and alveolar ridge augmentation.
OBJECTIVE
Because of increasing life expectancy and popularity of dental implants, surgeons face a larger number of osteoporotic patients who require bone augmentation. Relationship between low bone density/osteoporosis and bone graft success is still not clear. The purpose of this article is to review and summarize the literature regarding the success of alveolar bone augmentation in osteoporosis.


METHODS
The study design includes a literature review of relevant preclinical and clinical articles that address the association between osteoporosis and alveolar bone augmentation.


RESULTS
Increased rate of complications such as resorption of bone graft, non-integration of bone graft, delayed healing time, and implant failure in augmented bone especially in the maxilla may be associated with compromised bone health.


CONCLUSIONS
Despite the decreased success rate, osteoporosis is not an absolute contraindication for bone augmentation and dental implant placement. The modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis should be eliminated before surgery.
Erdoğan
Ozgür
O
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey.
Shafer
David M
DM
Taxel
Pamela
P
Freilich
Martin A
MA
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000737:chemistry / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology; D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000502:physiology; D015921:Dental Implants; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D015921:Dental Implants