By Dr. Keerthi Sudireddy
Diabetes is common, and many patients worry it disqualifies them from implants. The reassuring answer is that well-controlled diabetes is usually compatible with successful implant treatment.
People with diabetes can get dental implants, and success rates are high when blood sugar is well controlled. Poorly controlled diabetes slows healing and raises infection risk, so stable blood sugar before and after surgery is key. With good control, hygiene and regular reviews, diabetic patients achieve outcomes close to those without diabetes.
The key factor: control
It is not diabetes itself but blood sugar control that matters. Well-managed diabetes allows normal healing, while poorly controlled levels slow recovery and raise infection risk.
How to prepare
- Aim for stable, well-controlled blood sugar before surgery.
- Tell your dentist about your diabetes and medications.
- Maintain excellent oral hygiene to lower infection risk.
- Attend more frequent maintenance reviews.
What to expect
Healing may be slightly slower, so timelines can be a little longer. With good control, results are excellent. See how diabetes affects oral health.
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