Abstract
Anti-resorptive agents have been linked to the development of MRONJ in patients undergoing dental surgical procedures. This survey aims to explore the level of knowledge and experience of Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology members in the management of patients treated with anti-resorptive agents and with the risk of developing MRONJ. An 18-item questionnaire was submitted by e-mail to the SIdP members. Statistical analyses were carried out. Continuous variables were described as mean ± standard deviation (SD) or median, and first and third quartile according to distribution's normality. Normality of data was checked with Shapiro-Wilk test. Four hundred and fifty-one questionnaires were returned by e-mail (32%). Most of the respondents were private practitioners (81.8%). Only 47.7% declared to be highly confident in managing patients on anti-resorptive therapy while 92.5% reported to have performed tooth extractions and 52.3% implant surgery in patients under anti-resorptive therapy for osteometabolic disorders. One or more MRONJ-affected patients were encountered by 63.2% of the respondents. This survey highlights the need to develop a "dedicated" program both for dentists and prescribers to improve the level of cooperation and to increase the level of awareness of patients treated with anti-resorptive agents.
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