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Fosamax is a prescription drug used to treat older people suffering from osteoporosis. The drug was designed to increase bone mass which subsequently reduces the risk of bone fractures. One reported side effect with Fosamax is jaw osteonecrosis. A few years ago, studies also indicated drugs like Fosamax for a long time may weaken bones.
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The bone in your jaw?
The bone in your jaw is called the mandible. It is the largest and strongest bone in the human face, and it plays a crucial role in chewing, speaking, and facial structure. The mandible is connected to the skull at the temporomandibular joint, allowing for movement of the jaw.
What does fosamax treat?
Fosamax is the brand name for the drug alendronate sodium. Prescribed for post-menopausal women and men with osteoporosis, Fosamax works by reducing bone degeneration, a process referred to as "resorption." Related to natural bone-regulating chemicals, the drug does not inhibit bone mineralization. Consequently, one can take alendronate sodium along with calcium and vitamin D supplements and see some bone mineralization. Unfortunately, the human body does not absorb the drug well, and much of it is excreted through the kidneys.
What is the only moveable bone in the face?
The mandible, also known as the lower jaw bone, is the only moveable bone in the face. It is unique in that it can move up and down, as well as side to side, enabling actions such as chewing and speaking.
Which is the movable bone in human skull and face?
The mandible, or the jaw bone.
The jaw bone articulates with the temporal bone at what fossa?
The jaw bone articulates with the temporal bone at the mandibular fossa, also known as the glenoid fossa or the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone. This is where the temporomandibular joint is formed, allowing for movements of the jaw.
What are the risk of tooth extraction when taking Fosamax?
There is a risk to people who take Fosamax who have dental procedures done. They are at increased risk for death of the jaw bone, which causes pain, swelling, exposed bone, and deterioration of bone.
Is it true that Fosamax can cause jaw pain?
Fosamax has been directly linked to osteoporosis in the jaw, and that can definitely cause jaw pain. I would not recommend using this product for any reason, and try to find an alternative.
Can taking fosamax while receiving a local with epinepherine cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Osteonecrosis of the jaw, generally associated with tooth extraction and/or local infection, often with delayed healing, has been reported in patients taking bisphosphonates(fosamax).
Osteoporosis is often treated with?
Fosamax which can cause Osteonecrosis (the bone dies)
Who makes Fosamax?
Fosamax is made by Merck & Co., Inc., a pharmaceutical company headquartered in the United States. It is used to treat osteoporosis and other bone-related conditions.
How many bone are in the jaw?
The jaw consists of one bone, the mandible.
How many jaw bone do you have?
the jaw bone is the layman's name for the mandible
What is the largest facial bone?
The mandible or jaw bone is the largest facial bone and is your lower jaw.
The bone in your jaw?
The bone in your jaw is called the mandible. It is the largest and strongest bone in the human face, and it plays a crucial role in chewing, speaking, and facial structure. The mandible is connected to the skull at the temporomandibular joint, allowing for movement of the jaw.
Is their a jaw bone?
yes you have a jaw bone you can feel it if you put your squeeze your chin
How is a jaw bone infection detected?
A jaw bone infection can be detected through an X-Ray. An ultrasound can also show an infection in the jaw bone.
What is the correct name for a jaw?
jaw/jaw bone idiot
