Effect of Actonel on Periodontal Health of Postmenopausal Women
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Dental |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dental / Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 80 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2008 |
| End Date: | January 2011 |
| Contact: | leena palomo, dds msd |
| Email: | leena.palomo@case.edu |
| Phone: | 2163686300 |
Hypothesis: Women who use Actonel (risedronate) for osteopenia will show beneficial
periodontal effects.
periodontal effects.
Women who use Actonel for osteopenia will show beneficial attachment loss, alveolar bone
height and morphology as compared to those who do not when oral hygiene is corrected for.
height and morphology as compared to those who do not when oral hygiene is corrected for.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Osteopenia
- Postmenopausal
Exclusion Criteria:
- Male
- Diabetes
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