Hi Bryanna,

Here's where we are. We had two consults with oral surgeons who treat patients taking bisphosphonates. Both spent substantial time explaining what the drugs can do to the jawbone and outcomes they've seen with their patients. And both oral surgeons, who work in neighboring states and don't know each other or the endodontist, said an apico should clear the infection.

I had many questions and both were patient; both said I can't link my mother's infection to bisphosphonate use because many people develop infections after oral procedures. They said extraction would prevent a much more serious problem for my mother, because healing might not occur.

I have a feeling they want to buy time...

We're taking a break, and I'll update when we continue.

Thanks,
Dana