As is known, not everyone living with tooth loss is an eligible candidate for dental implant. Your have to get yourself prepared before the surgery both psychologically and physically.

    According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, implant dentists will generally learn in detail about their patients’ medical history, and meanwhile conduct a thorough oral checkup to better know the condition of their alveolar bone. After all, what alveolar bone to dental implants, is what soil to trees. 

    Besides, there are still other situations needing attention. It’s suggested that those, who smoke a lot, suffer from diabetes, osteoporosis or poor oral hygiene, ought to seek some medical help in advance. 

    First of all, it’s quite hard for long-term smokers to maintain good oral hygiene. What’s worse, smoking after dental implant is set to affect its stabilization. In particular, there may be inflammation around the dental implant, resulting in alveolar resorption and ultimately implant failure. That’s why you’d better quit smoking prior to dental implant.

    For those living with diabetes, it’s necessary to take measures that help control blood sugar level. Only after the level has stabilized at a certain point are you allowed to undergo an implant surgery.

    When it comes to people with osteoporosis, they need to take medicines up front to mitigate the condition, with a purpose to guarantee a sound integration between dental implant and alveolar bone. 

    Actually you don’t need to worry a lot. Generally speaking, there will be a thorough oral examination before conducting dental implant, to make sure whether you are an eligible candidate or not. For instance, if there is dental caries or periodontitis, you’re supposed to get them fixed first. If there isn’t adequate bone mass, a bone graft surgery can be considered.  

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