I was on reclast infusion yearly for 5 years. It took me from osteoporosis to osteopenia. Had to stop because of getting all my teeth pulled for total implants. It's been a long haul with a few additional issues,due to it being free,through a teaching Naval Hospital, and I may have to have another small surgery adding tissue from the roof of my mouth to an area of my gum. However, my bone loss is back to increasing and also in my jaw. I've now been off my infusions for over 3 yrs. I can't go back on at least until I'm done & if I get this last surgery. I dont know and neither do the experts know FOR SURE if it decreases the bone in the jaw or not.

Thank you to all for your responses. If anyone takes anything shown to increase bone density without causing jaw necrosis (or GI bleeds--another story), please post it here.

I was told that the prolia could cause my jaw bone to die - in other words, nasty side effect. However, everyone is different, I would ask your doctor and dentist what they suggest. I am a firm believer in doing research and asking LOTS of questions. I think if I had done that in the past I would not have such severe bone loss. I was -3.6 and now -3.1. Wish you all the best and I hope you have a wonderful day!

I just read a book saying that osteopenia is not a disease and possibly should not indicate that you should take op meds. Check into a book called Dr.Lani's No Nonsense Bone Health Guide: The Truth About Density Testing, Osteoporosis Drugs and Building Bone Quality at Any Age.

My rheumatologist and dentist told me not to have any teeth extracted until I was off prolia. I have been on prolia for 4 1/2 years. My only real issue is I seem to sick all the time - but I also work in an elementary school, germ city! I have been told it would lower my immune system. Otherwise, I have had good results.