I'm a Diabetic Person and I Have Gum Disease. So, Can I Have a Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a good solution for most people. Ideal candidates should be in good general health, have sufficient jawbone density, and be prepared for the dental implant process, which can take up to one year to complete. If your diabetes is under control with medication, and also stable you can be a good candidate. With xrays and a good evaluation of the area by the general dentist and surgeon, you will have your answer. It is not impossible and If you do not have sufficient... more

Good question. Uncontrolled diabetics have problems with healing and as such ate at higher risk of dental implant failure. However if your control is optimized and a good surgical protocol is employed the risk can be minimized and you can be a candidate for fixed tooth replacement.