Tooth extraction after receiving Zometa?

[B17865]

Has anyone had a tooth extraction after receiving a Zometa infusion? My tooth extraction is scheduled for 9/18 but it’s not related to my metastatic breast cancer or any drugs I have received. It’s due to internal resorption and is being removed 8 weeks after my first Zometa infusion. My oncologist thinks it will be OK because I’m otherwise healthy and maintain excellent dental care.

[Kerryd22]

My oncologist said that the main thing what we do post extraction. Don’t have another injection until the socket is completely healed. I’ve had Xgeva for over 8 years with six monthly dental checks and I haven’t needed an extraction but if I did need it I would just hold off on the injection until it was clear the socket closed over.

[Northcarolinafighter]

Hi! Yes! I just had 2 pulled a few months ago. I was told to not get my infusion for 3-4 months before my shot. When I got them removed, we waited 2 months and then resumed the infusion. They healed great. But was told if I didn’t follow this, healing would be very rough.

[B17865 in reply to Northcarolinafighter]

I’m in NC too! Where do you live? I live near Lewisville

[Northcarolinafighter in reply to B17865]

I live by charlotte!

[morty87 in reply to Northcarolinafighter]

I live in Winston-Salem!!!

[Northcarolinafighter in reply to morty87]

Wow! That’s pretty cool!

[Tolife_18]

I was receiving Xgeva for over 2 years and was told that the damage to the bone is irreversible. I went to the dental department of MSK and they removed part of the bridge without taking the post.

I think that you’ll be ok after only one injection.

Good luck!

[Iwasborntodothis]

I wrote about my experience in a post - please read it. My oncologist warns against any extraction.

[wmaker]

My sister who had tooth extraction developed the OJN even the Zometa was stopped for 3 -4 months. It was a horrible scary experience. No dental specialist was able to have helped her. Finally, her oncologist did the research and found one oral surgeon, who did a wonder from UC Davis.

[Andersl]

This drug stays in the system for over ten years even if we stop taking it. That wasn't in the information I was given when signing consent.

I had 3 injections then stopped due to concerns about pains in my jaw. I had deep cleaning of a root by an excellent dentist and since then i perform thorough cleaning using a water pik and brushing at least twice a year.

Do the benefits of this type of drug outweigh the risks? In my opinion I'd say a review is long overdue.