Is it safe to get 3 dental implants when pregnant?

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I just recently found out I'm pregnant, and wondering if it's safe to get dental implants I will be needing 3, and what are the risk ?

Mounir Iskandar, DDS, MSD · Answer

Congratulations! What an exciting time for you!
Although it is a straight forward and relatively safe procedure, it is probably best to wait until after your baby is born to have your implants placed. The procedure requires that x-rays be taken before, during and after the procedure. As a baby is developing, it is best to limit their exposure to radiation. Also, most dentists prescribe medication to help with pain, anxiety and the like. Some of these medications may not be safe for the baby.  Enjoy your pregnancy and then have the procedure done after your baby is born. Better to be safe!

Michael Tam, BDS · Answer

Congratulations! Dental implant therapy is a very safe
procedure to have performed, but it’s probably best to wait until after your
baby is born. That’s because most dentists and obstetricians want to put off
elective x-rays or surgical procedures during a patient’s pregnancy just to err
on the side of caution. In the meantime, you can at least begin the
consultation phase and know what your time or monetary investment will include
before the treatment is begun. Relax, your pregnancy won’t go on forever, and
as physically demanding as pregnancy can be, you’ll be glad you waited to have
your treatment after your child has arrived.

Prashant Nanda, MDS, FICOI · Answer

First of all Congratulations!! you are having a baby. As for dental implants, pregnancy is not an obvious contraindication to placing dental implants, but it is best to AVOID while you are pregnant.For starters for doing implants we require to take radiographs, and even though the radiation from dental X rays is negligible, it is best to avoid them during pregnancy. Also medication needs to be given to you which may or may not be suited for pregnancy. I would recommend only emergency treatment be done while you are pregnant and that too preferably in your second trimester.Hope this helps. Take care and keep smiling.

Reginald O'Neill, BDS, MSc · Answer

contraindicated I am afraid due to your developing baby's requirements for bone minerals, your calcium balance would be expected to be fairly negative in this period.   Also assocated radiographs would irradiate your foetus and this can be avoided by postponing dental implant treatment.  Needing three implants is quite a large treatment plan and how do you know you need three implants?  If you are retaining broken down teeth perhaps these can be maintained with provisional restoration through pregnancy rather than extraction at this stage.  A tooth will maintain bone dimensions if it is healthy so aim to keep your supporting bone in good form in preparation for possible dental implant treatment later.

Igor Kaplansky, DDS · Answer

No direct contraindications to dental implants during pregnancy... but there may be a need to use certain medications/membranes/bone graft materials that may be questionable. In my opinion, during pregnancy it's best to do only what's absolutely necessary for the well being of mom and baby and postpone elective dentistry until after you deliver.

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