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Discussions on Dental Implant Contraindications

Welcome to the Dental Implant Contraindications Section of OsseoNews.com, where you can research, and participate in discussions about Dental Implant Contraindications. It's the one place where dentists, surgeons, and industry experts share their knowledge on Dental Implant Contraindications.

Recent Dental Implant Contraindications Discussions

• Periodontal Disease: A Contraindication for Dental Implants?

  I am 50 years old, and have had periodontal disease for 20 years. I also developed rheumatoid arthritis about 12 years ago.

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• Loose Abutment Screw

  Recently, I completed a case where I forgot to torque down the abutment screw completely. Now it is loose! How do I retrieve this screw and tighten it?

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• Aplastic Anemia: A Contraindication?

  I have a patient that I would like to treatment plan for anterior dental implants. He is young and healthy except he has aplastic anemia, a condition where bone marrow does not produce sufficient new cells to replenish blood cells.

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• Dental Implants and Laryngeal Cancer

  I have a 52 year old male patient with a history of laryngeal cancer (removed 3 years ago + radiotherapy) who needs 7 dental implants…

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• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Treatment Plan for Dental Implants?

  Has anyone had any experiences with treating patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with dental implants? Were you able to find any references?

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• Patient with Paget’s Disease

  I would like to treatment plan this patient for dental implants but am reluctant to proceed until I know more about the interaction between Paget’s Disease and dental implants.

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• Dental Implants in a Transplant Patient?

  Patient has received organ transplants of the kidney and pancreas. Patient also has a very low salivary output and is xerostomic due to the multiple drugs that are taken daily to support the organ transplants.

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• Can Viagra Cause Implant Problems?

  Within the last two months, three of my implants in two patients failed to integrate. Both of the patients were healthy middle-aged men without any significant negative factors in their pre-surgical assessment or medical workup.

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• Dental Implants in a Cleft Palate

  Are there any special considerations for grafting/ dental implants given the previous work that was done around the cleft? Are there any factors to be considered when placing dental implants for a cleft palate?

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• Oral Cancer and Dental Implants

  Dr. Lee asks:
  I have a patient who is an oral cancer survivor.  Five years after radiation treatment he has zero saliva and severe and extensive root caries. All teeth are hopeless and he will need full mouth extraction.

  The patient wants dental implants. He will be starting hyperbaric oxygen treatment.  What are his risks if […]

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• Dental Implants for Diabetics?

  Dr. Fuchs asks us:I recently had a diabetic patient come in for a dental implant consultation.

  I´m wondering if some of you can update me on the latest research concerning dental implant placement in diabetics. Some studies suggest that most diabetics who lack good glycemic control are unable to receive dental implants due to the […]

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• Oral Bisphosphonates

  Dr. Jeffries asks us:
  I’m trying to get a barometer on the
  prevailing opinion for dental implant placement on patients taking oral
  bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Actonel, etc.)

  I’ve placed them in a number of these
  patients and have seen no problems, nor have I seen any published reports of
  osteonecrosis associated with dental implant placement in these
  patients.
  What are some other surgeons’ […]

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• Dental Implants and Bruxism

  Dr. Abrams asks us:
  I am planning on placing two dental implants to
  replace the lower right first and second molars in a patient with a long history of bruxism.

  The history bruxism has resulted in a completely
  flat occlusal plane, i.e. the curve of Monson is flat. Would a screw-retained or cement -retained superstructure be better?
  I am […]

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• Scleroderma and Dental Implants

  Dr. Chickey asks us:
  Does anyone have any experience with Scleroderma patients and dental implant placement?  Specifically can "mini or single component" dental implants be placed in order to stabilize a complete lower denture? What other surgical or prosthetic measures should be taken or avoided with Scleroderma patients during dental implant placement?

  Note: Scleroderma (sclaire-row-DER-ma) is a […]

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• Oral Bisphosphonates, Osteonecrosis, and Dental Implants

  Are you familiar with any anecdotal case reports of patients who have take oral bisphosphonates and experienced osteonecrosis associated with dental implant failure?

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