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Can I Have Dental Implants with Two Artificial Knees?
asked 1 year ago by judych in AUSTRALIA
Latest answer by Ronald Konig DDS
Question viewed 274 times
Tags: age 65-74, knees, candidate
Ive had two knee replacements done. Im 65. is it possible to have dental implants done after this surgery?
13 answers to Can I Have Dental Implants with Two Artificial Knees?
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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.
Ronald Konig DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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.
Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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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
Antoaneta Barba, DDS
Santa Ana Cosmetic Dentist
Santa Ana Cosmetic Dentist
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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!!
Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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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.
The technology behind the development of joint replacement and tooth replacement implants are nearly identical. Today, both involve Titanium prostheses placed into...
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Marc Zive, DMD
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
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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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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.
Paul D. Kantor, DDS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
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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.
Jonathan Abenaim, DMD
Ridgewood Cosmetic Dentist
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.
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Implants after knee or hip replacement surgery
Yes. Just take antibiotics before the implant surgery and for one week after.
Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS
Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist
Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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Implants after knee surgery
Absolutely, yes. Implant treatment is not coondraindicated for the people who had any orthopedic surgeries. Depending on how long ago you had your surgeries done you might need to take some antibiotics prior your dental appointments, but other that that nothing special. Good luck!
Zina Kaleinikova, DDS, MS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
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Can I Have Dental Implants with Two Artificial Knees?
The answer is yes. Dental implants are much like your knee replacements: titanium prosthetics to remove the damaged natural structure and replace it with something that your body will treat as its own.
Congratulations on getting your dental health in great order as well. I have seen two patients in the last two days who are getting ready for dental implants because their chewing has become so poor that they are actually having nutritional and digestive problems.
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