Can Patients With Osteoporosis Still Get Dental Implants?

 

 

 

Can Patients With Osteoporosis

Still Get Dental Implants?

 

 

 

 

Dental implants have helped to restore countless

smiles In fact, they are arguably the best way

to replace missing teeth. They are sturdy and

natural-looking, and they can last for a lifetime.

However, in order for implants to be successful,

a patient needs to have good bone density

in the jaw, which is a concern in women who suffer

from osteoporosis. Is it possible for people

who have this condition to enjoy the perks that can

only come with dental implants? Let’s take a look at

some data on this important subject.

 

 

 

 

 

Osteoporosis and

Dental Implants

 

 

According to one estimate, osteoporosis affects

about 200 million women around the world,

most of whom are women over the age of 50.

This disease weakens bones throughout the body,

including the jaw. For this reason, some experts

believe that people with osteoporosis should not

get implants. The bones may have more difficult

time healing around the titanium posts that

the dentist inserts, increasing the chances of

implant failure.

 

Most of women who have osteoporosis,

they are taking biophosphonates, a type of drug

commonly used to treat the disease. However,

they can sometimes prevent blood from getting to

weakened bones. Osteonecrosis induced

by Bisphosphonates (BRONJ) results in

implant failure due to reduced bone turn over.

However, Osteonecrosis commonly occurs in

patients under i.v Bisphosphonates.

Systemic diseases, steroids,

immunosuppressant, trauma and poor oral

hygiene are the trigger factors for osteonecrosis.

In these cases, the dentist should perform a proper

treatment planning, modifying the implant geometry,

and use larger implant diameter and with surface

treatment. Thus, osteoporosis is not a

contraindication for implant surgery because an

accurate analysis of bone quality by means

tomography is performed.

 

 

 

 

Thinking About Getting

Dental Implants?

 

 

Patients with Osteoporosis are not a contraindication

for dental implants. The risk of Osteonecrosis is

low with oral bisphosphonates. However patient

must be explained regarding their systemic condition

and informed consent to be obtained before

procedure. Osteoporosis should not preclude

implant treatment option for patients seeking

dental care. Individual benefit – risk assessment

will lead to a predictable prognosis.

By visiting S-PLANT Dental Hospital to discuss

your desire to replace your missing teeth,

you can get a realistic idea of whether implants are

right for you.

Dental implants are a marvel of modern dentistry.

They have the potential to help many types of

patients, even ones with osteoporosis.

 

 

 

 

About S-PLANT Dental Hospital

The doctors and staff at S-PLANT Dental want to

help all of the patients have complete, healthy smiles.

Even if you have osteoporosis, it may be well worth

your time to come in and consult about

dental implants! Please feel free to contact our

office at +82 2 512 1120

 

 

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