Can I Have Dental Implants with Two Artificial Knees?

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Ive had two knee replacements done. Im 65. is it possible to have dental implants done after this surgery?

Dan Hagi, DDS · Answer

Absolutely, if you are in good health after your knee replacement you can certainly have dental implants.  Your surgeon may choose to cover you with additional antibiotics to protect you from a prosthesis infection.   There are many similarities between an artificial knee and an artificial tooth.  Both give you back the ability to enjoy the things you enjoy doing, such as walking, eating and smiling every day.Best of luck.

Ronald Konig DDS · Answer

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.

Michael J. Thomas, DDS · Answer

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.

Antoaneta Barba, DDS · Answer

You sure can have implants after the surgery.

	Your dentist might request a medical clearance from your medical doctor. You might need  antibiotic premedication

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS · Answer

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!!

Marc Zive, DMD · Answer

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 healthy bone and the ability of your bone to grow into the surface of the implant.  The result is a stable and strong device that will stand up to physical use (walking or chewing).

H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD · Answer

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

Paul D. Kantor, DDS · Answer

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.

Jonathan M. Abenaim, DMD, DICOI · Answer

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.

Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS · Answer

Yes. Just take antibiotics before the implant surgery and for one week after.

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