Diabetic: Can I Get an Implant?

Last Updated: Apr 04, 2013

I am 63 years old. I have had diabetes since 2006. HbA1c is currently 7%. Is it safe for me to go for dental implant? I require one implant – lower jaw No.6

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dr rajesh gadekar ,india,

04/04/2013

as far as ur bone quality is good,with extra sufficient width & depth,excellent oral hygine maintenance,bld sugar below 200 post meal,i see no prb

Hita ,Periodontist

04/04/2013

first of all good to know the HbA1c, you can have implant treatment but you should have a good oral hygiene, intimate contact both with your dentist for maintenance phase of treatment and your physician not to allow the blood glucose raise any more than what is now by regimen and medication. good luck

Dr. Van der Merwe

04/05/2013

You can definitely have an implant. The maintainance post op and controle of your diabetes are critical! There will still be an increased risk for failure.

Dr Pishva

04/05/2013

Of course you can. As far as your diabetes is under control and your hygiene is excellent, it is OK. Remember to participate the follow up sessions. Good luck

Kenneth R. Levine,D.D.S.

04/08/2013

In 1985 I placed my first dental implants on Grandpa who was 85 years young. He used those successfully for many years. Is your blood sugar stable? If your MD gives approval then I would proceed...carefully. Kenneth R. Levine, D.D.S. www.drklevine.com 954 722-1100

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