Diseases to Be Aware of During Implant Procedures

Implants are one of the important treatment methods that are indispensable in modern dental care. However, implant procedures require highly advanced technique, and in some cases treatment may be impossible depending on factors such as health status or medications being taken.

Today, let’s look at the diseases that require special caution before a procedure for successful implant treatment.

Hypertension

Patients with hypertension are taking aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular disease. This aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, making bleeding harder to stop. As a result, problems with achieving hemostasis can occur during implant procedures.

If taking aspirin is essential, it is advisable to stop taking the medication before surgical treatments such as implants or extractions at the dental clinic. Such measures can reduce the risk of excessive bleeding. Patients taking aspirin should be sure to inform the medical staff whether they are taking the medication in order to prevent excessive bleeding incidents.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis itself does not directly affect implant procedures, but the bisphosphonate medications taken by osteoporosis patients can be the issue. These bisphosphonates help prevent and treat osteoporosis by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts; however, in the process, they may also reduce the activity of osteoblasts, which form bone.

Because reduced osteoblast activity can increase the possibility of failure in the osseointegration process of the jawbone, patients with osteoporosis must inform the medical staff about the medications they are taking.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a major disease that can affect the outcome of implant surgery, and if blood sugar control is difficult, bleeding may not stop well. In addition, diabetes weakens immunity and makes patients more sensitive to inflammatory responses, increasing the difficulty of an already challenging implant procedure.

People who have had diabetes for a long time often have weakened gums and may also have periodontal disease. Therefore, the gums should first be strengthened before considering an implant procedure.

Experts advise, "On the morning of the implant procedure, it is important to eat breakfast and adjust the insulin dose to prevent hypoglycemia, and if blood sugar control is not stable, it is better to consult with the medical staff to determine the appropriate timing for the procedure."