Patient with trigeminal neuralgia: contraindication for implants?
Last Updated: Nov 14, 2017
A patient aged 55 reported to the clinic with retained maxillary molars and mandibular anteriors. Patient wants implant supported overdenture for maxillary and mandibular arches. Patient has a history of trigeminal neuralgia for the past 10 years and is under medication. Is it contraindicated to treat this patient with an All-on-4 treatment plan? What do you recommend?
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