My father is aged 58 and is diabetic. He recently got a dental checkup n the doctor advised him for implants after looking at the x-ray. I am still doubtful if the procedure is beneficial in case of a diabetic patient. Please help.
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It all depends on the overall fitness of the patient and also on the willingness of the patient. If the patient is healthy and fit with sugar levels in good control he can undergo any procedure. You can also go for the second opinion if there is confusion.Â
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Hello, Diabetes is not a absolute contraindication for implant procedure rather it is a relative one. We need to monitor the diabetic levels for three weeks minimally. Also, Glycosylated Heamoglobin test provides us good history of diabetic level for previous months. Looking on a clinical aspect, there will be a minimal bone loss when placing a implant on a healthy individual. When there is an irrational diabetic levels, the bone loss will be severe and there are many chances of failure of Implants. Prognosis of Implants depends upon several factors. I urge to look upon those and discuss with the dentists and proceed.Â
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Hello lybrate-user, As far as I know, implants SHOULD NOT be placed in a diabetic patient as they are more prone to periodontitis (inflammation of the periodontal ligament, a supporting structure of tooth). You can still consult some other doctor in your city for a second opinion.Â
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If diabetes is in control and if jaw bone condition is good then no problem in going for implants.Â
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If blood sugar level is in control. We can go for implant. It will b successful.Â
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lybrate-user, diabetes is not a contra-indication for implants. If your father's sugar levels are in control and has adequate bone, an implant is possible. Take a second opinion if you are still in doubt.Â
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If the diabetes is under control, and he maintains it well, there is no reason why you can't go for dental implants.Â
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if Implant is required you can go for that. It's a minor surgical procedure. If Sugar level is not very high you can go for Implant. nothing so doubtful about having an Implant..Â
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Implants can be successful in patients with diabetes, if it is control, dentist would reccomend some tests and if overall health of patient is good, we can go for Implant. You should better take care after placement, your dentist would guide you for that. I would like to mention here that, There are other options also like fixed bridges which gain support from nearby teeth. So you can also go for that, if condition permits. Thanks.Â
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A controlled diabetic patient can undergo implant surgery, there is no absolute contra-indication, unless the diabetes is uncontrolled. In all the cases of implants, certain protocols have to be followed, including regular follow up appointments and initial medication, otherwise implants are successful in diabetics as well.Â
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Diabetes is not a barrier for surgery or implants the only averse factor implants is heavy smoking all in all its a glorified nail made of titanium only two things are req width and height of bone.Â
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Implants are safe for him as long as his diabetes is in control. You must check his hb1 AC level. If it is OK, it indicates his diabetes has been in control for the past 3 months. If that is so, you can go ahead with implants. He will have to be careful to maintain sugar level, otherwise the implant can be rejected due to infection.Â
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Diabetes is not an absolute contraindication ...which means that ,mostly in controlled diabetics it wirks as well as in non Diabetics and shouldnt be a problem . If the bone is good enough then you can proceed with the procedure and neednt worry . I think the advantages of having a good set of teeth to chew on will be a greater benefit than the small risk involved .Â
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It is perfectly fine to have a implant in diabetic pt but he should be control diabetic.Â
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implant can be placed in diabetic patients but some other investigations are also mandatory before operation.if everything is alright then pt can go for implants.Â
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Implants are a good option to replace missing teeth but they are preferred in cases with controlled diabetes. For telling you further detail, I wil be needing your father's latest blood glucose report and X ray.Â
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Yes it will be beneficial for him. Implants are most common nowadays. If he is under medication and everything is controlled than you can go for it. Thanks.Â
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Dental implant can be placed in a patient with diabetes but with utmost care and precautions. The patient must be under medication and the glucose level should not exceed the upper limit. Also post implant placement care such as oral hygiene should be maintained.Â
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