Dental Implants: Q&A
Ask a QuestionCan I Have Dental Implants with Two Artificial Knees?
Ive had two knee replacements done. Im 65. is it possible to have dental implants done after this surgery?
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judych
in AUSTRALIA
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Dental implants in patients with knee replacement / joints
Absolutely yes. Implants are very successful and there is certainly no contraindication in patients with orthopedic surgery or prosthetic joints. Antibiotic prophylaxis before any oral surgery is indicated.
Dr. Kazemi
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Dental implants after knee replacement
Dental implant surgery can be safely performed after initial healing period after knee replacement will pass. The healing process will not be affected by previous orthepedic surgery as long as you are not a smoker and do not suffer with decompensated diabetes. You should check with your dentist regarding the protocol for antibiotic premedication before the implant surgery as it can differ from the one in US.
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Dental Implants and Artificial Joint considerations
This is usually not a contraindication to having dental implants placed. I would certainly check with your MD who will most likely recommend prophylactic antibiotics before implant placement.
Something else to consider, make sure your oral gum health is in line and maintain this health. Gum disease causes systemic issues.
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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Yes dental implants and knee implants can be done.
Yes if you had knee implants and you had a normal healing period after then dental implants will be the same. Not to worry. Make sure your DDS knows of the knee surgery so he can review your current meds.
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Implants
You sure can have implants after the surgery.
Your dentist might request a medical clearance from your medical doctor. You might need antibiotic premedication
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Yes to Implants at 65
You are young and obviously taking care of your overall health. You can talk to your physician and may need pre-med with antibiotics but you should be just fine with Implants. Go for it!!
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Dental Implants after Knee Replacement
YES. There is no reason why you could not have dental implants placed after knee replacement surgery. Just as you did after the knee surgery, you should take antibiotics both before and following the dental surgery. Your oral surgeon or implant specialist will direct you in the use of antibiotics.
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Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
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Knee replacements and dental implants
Your knee replacements shouldn't create a problem as far as dental implants go, just check with your orthopedic surgeon about the need for antibiotics and how long to wait after the knee surgery. In order to have dental implants you need enough of the right type of bone in the right places in your mouth, so a consultation with an oral surgeon would be a good first step to see if you are a good candidate.
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Dental Implants will be Life Changing
Dental Implants were developed by an MD (Branemark) who was studying Knee and Hip Replacements. The process is similar. So if you did well with the knee replacements you should do well with dental implants. Speak to your Implant Doctor and Orthopaedic surgeon concerning the need of prophylactic antibiotic.
Ridgewood Cosmetic Dentist
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Dental implants after knee surgery
Artificial knees do not affect success or failure of dental implants. The process is similar, but less involved when doing the dental implant. The same material, a titanium post, is inserted and then the bone will fuse to it.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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