Referred a patient with Thalassemia Minor: Contraindication to implants?

Last Updated: Jan 11, 2013

I recently was referred a patient with Thalassemia Minor â€“ the mild form of Thalassemia [the more severe form is Thalassemia Major].Â Â Are there any contraindications to placing dental implants in these patients? Are there any special precautions that I should take?Â Are there any lab tests that I should order?Â Should I request a medical consult from the patient’s physician?Â Is there a decreased chance of success?

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CRS

01/11/2013

You may want to check the May 2010 Osseo archives there is a reference to Misch's article on implant placement in this disease. I'd also get a physician consult on the severity of the disease and a good consent. Good post, good luck!

Alejandro Berg

01/15/2013

I have had cases like this and basically you need to be extra careful to prevent infections, specially if the spleen has been altered or removed. For the rest if is a case of minor , there is no real problem, just treat the patient as you would an anemic one. best of luck

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