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