Osteoporosis drug may slow jaw healing after tooth pull

NCT ID NCT01648686

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at whether alendronate, a common osteoporosis medication, affects how well the jawbone heals after a tooth extraction in postmenopausal women. Researchers compared bone healing in 66 women who took the drug and those who did not. The goal was to see if the medication poses a risk to jaw recovery.

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Locations

  • Hotel-Dieu Hospital

    Nantes, 44042, France

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