I Have Osteoporosis – Am I a Candidate for Dental Implant?

Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to a decreased density 

of bone and subsequent increase in risk of fracture. 

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle 

and it affects millions of people all over the world.

Hence, Osteoporosis is considered as a questionable condition 

for dental implant placement. 

However literature states that patients 

with osteoporosis do not appear to be at a significant risk of implant failure. 

Patients with Osteoporosis are not a contraindication for dental implants.

 

Then how do I know if dental implants are an option?

The first step is to get your osteoporosis under control 

and limit the further effects of the disease. 

This includes seeing a physician to prescribe 

the proper medications, diet, and exercise routine. 

The next step is to see your implant dentist for a full evaluation. 

This evaluation will include your overall health, your oral health, 

as well as the degree of your osteoporosis.

Some considerations before having dental implants placed include:

-State of oral health. 

A major factor in the failure of dental implants 

is the presence of periodontal disease. 

With a patient already being compromised 

with osteoporosis this becomes doubly important 

that the patient be periodontal disease free.

-Strength, Density, and Volume of bone tissue. 

You need to have some good quality bone left to have an implant last, 

healing will be prolonged, so volume of bone is extremely important.

-Medications. 

This includes medications you are taking for osteoporosis 

as well as other medications which could counteract those medications. 

Bisphosphanates have been long known to keep the body 

from reabsorbing bone tissue, but they also appear to affect 

your ability to heal after a dental implant procedure. 

Biphosphonates can increase the risk of 

biphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (also called BRONJ). 

When BRONJ occurs, the bone tissue actually begins 

to die due to inadequate blood supply.

-Presence of systemic disease. 

This can include a decreased immune system or diabetes. 

Good health is important for good healing.

Dental Implants have long been 

the treatment of choice for tooth loss. 

For those who have been told it is not an option 

the effects can be devastating. 

The recent research gives hope to those 

who previously were told that it was not an option. 

Each individual needs to be evaluated 

on a case by case basis taking all factors into account before delving 

into placement of dental implants. 

If you have missing teeth or about to lose them, 

contact S-PLANT for a dental implant evaluation.

At S-PLANT Dental Hospital, we’re here to help 

with all of your oral health and hygiene needs. 

From dental checkups and cleanings to advanced tooth replacement solutions, 

our professional doctors have over 20 years 

of experience offering comfortable, effective dental care. 

We view your oral health and all dentistry plans 

from a whole health perspective and take into consideration 

how any treatment will impact your oral and overall health. 

If you want to learn more about dental care and osteoporosis 

or any of our dentistry services, contact S-PLANT today.

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