With type II diabetes are there any issues with dental implants?
Q.
I have diabetes type 2. I am on Metformin medication. Can I consider havng dental implants? My age is 69 yrs. with no heart or high blood pressure problems. I had my four front teeth broken off during sinus surgery years ago was fitted with dentures for my front teeth. My dentist said I could have had dental implants put in but never mentioned it at the time.
I have diabetes type 2. I am on Metformin medication. Can I consider havng dental implants? My age is 69 yrs. with no heart or high blood pressure problems. I had my four front teeth broken off during sinus surgery years ago was fitted with dentures for my front teeth. My dentist said I could have had dental implants put in but never mentioned it at the time.
A.
Dear Enquirer,
Well controlled type 2 diabetes is not a contraindication to implant placement. The risk of failure is somewhat higher, but not as high as a lack of patient compliance to instructions.
My experience is Controlled Diabetic Patients loose implants at about the 6 to 8 percent rate. In other words, over 9 out of 10 implants will be successful. You should defintely explore this option further and if you are in the London area, I would be more than happy to take a look and guide you in the right direction. My practice number is 020 8567 4344.
Regards,
Sunita
Dear Enquirer,
Well controlled type 2 diabetes is not a contraindication to implant placement. The risk of failure is somewhat higher, but not as high as a lack of patient compliance to instructions.
My experience is Controlled Diabetic Patients loose implants at about the 6 to 8 percent rate. In other words, over 9 out of 10 implants will be successful. You should defintely explore this option further and if you are in the London area, I would be more than happy to take a look and guide you in the right direction. My practice number is 020 8567 4344.
Regards,
Sunita
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