Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
Open Access

Abstract

Osteoporosis and Oral Implications

Louis ZG Touyz

This perspective appraises the pathology, etiology, clinical presentation and therapy of osteoporosis, and focuses on implications for oral healthcare. Osteoporosis is a chronic insidious, debilitating disease of aging, slowly affecting the quality of life of both genders. Very few people show no signs of OP as they age. A healthy balanced diet, rich in calcium combined with daily rigorous exercise seems to be the sole natural formula for retarding OP. Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (ONJ) is a rare complication and precise management is unresolved; management is by prevention of ONJ, is feasible mainly by completing all invasive dentistry before prescribing bisphosphonates.