If I am diabetic, can I have a dental implant?
The dental implants are a successful and safe and safe, as long as they are evaluated by your dentist, even in cases where there is associated pathology. dentist , even in cases where there is an associated pathology such as diabetes. such as diabetes. As long as the patient who has been diagnosed with diabetes has the disease properly properly controlled by their doctor, they have no objection to undergo a minor surgical procedure, such as the one necessary to place the the procedure required to fit the prostheses, with a success rate equivalent to that of any other The success rate is, moreover, equivalent to that of any other patient.
From Clínica Dental Drs. Moreno-Montalvo, our team of dentists in Tarragona and Salou has been applying this type of treatment and Salou has been applying this type of treatment to diabetic patients for years, guaranteeing maximum safety in the procedure procedure, as long as the pertinent precautions are taken. In addition to the above-mentioned medical supervision prior to the placement of dental implants, the dentist must administer to the diabetic patient a dose of diabetic patient a higher dose of antibiotic as a preventive measure. This will help to avoid possible infections that could result from delayed healing, a typical complication in diabetic patients. typical complication in diabetic patients. Also, the antibiotic supply for implant placement must be The antibiotic supply for implant placement should also be prescribed for a longer duration. It will begin to be administered during surgery and should be extended to a period of approximately one week to 10 days after surgery. the operation.
Another of the keys to the success of dental implant treatment in diabetic patients is post-operative care. At our dental clinic in Tarragona and Salou we recommend that diabetic patients take extreme care of their oral hygiene after the operation. Personalised advice from your dentist is always the best option if you have to undergo this type of treatment. We therefore advise you to make an appointment with your expert for a complete assessment of the state of your mouth, as well as to find out all the details of the procedure and the appropriate hygiene measures. Remember that proper medical supervision guarantees that your health is in the best hands.
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