Dear Anne, I was given the biosulphonate zometa for about 5 times just before I finished herceptin two years ago. Now I understand that most bone meds like this, including boniva and others like it, can cause a serious condition known as osteonecrosis or "jaw bone death" in case of dental work such as extractions. I have a tooth needing to be extracted and don't know what to do. Could only 5 injections of zometa be dangerous and possibly cause osteonecrosis ? What would you as a dentist suggest I do? I don't want to put you on the spot, but decided to post this rather than send it privately because there may be others searching for answers, too. If you would rather, you can reply privately to
pairadox1@beyondbb.com. I appreciate any information you may be able to give on this subject as it really has me worried. Thank you! Hugs, Tricia