Osteoporosis Doesn't Mean You Can't Have Dental Implants

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 8, 2001

Contact: Christopher James212.998.6876[email protected]

Osteoporosis Doesn't Mean You Can't Have Dental Implants

Osteoporosis is the most common type of metabolic bone disease. There are currently an estimated 10 million Americans suffering from osteoporosis as well as another 18 million who have osteopenia--low bone mass. It is a common belief that if you suffer from osteoporosis or osteopenia, you are unable to have dental implants.

Dr. Dennis Tarnow, chairman of New York University College of Dentistry's department of implant dentistry says: "It seems a lot of people have the misconception that when one is diagnosed with osteoporosis, it means that implants will fail, and this is just not so. Today's dental implant technology allows dentists to work with patients with low bone density with the same success rate as normal healthy patients under 50."

"Additionally, it is widely known that the use of conventional removable dentures actually causes jaw bone loss," said Dr. Tarnow. "Dental implants improve one's quality of life dramatically, and most general dentists are not aware of the treatment options open to patients," he said.

Dr Tarnow is available for interviews on and off camera to discuss the latest treatment options for osteoporosis patients who suffer from tooth loss.

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