Systemic Factors in Dental Implants Quiz

Systemic factors that influence the success rate of dental implants include smoking, radiotherapy, diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, intake of anticoagulants, bisphosphonate therapy, and psychiatric conditions.

Smoking is associated with a 35% higher risk of implant failure, while radiotherapy (before or after implant placement) is associated with a 70% higher risk of implant failure.

No, poor glycemic control is not an absolute contraindication for implant therapy in diabetic patients, as long as appropriate accommodation for delays in implant integration are considered.

<p>A thorough systemic evaluation is extremely important prior to planning for dental implants because systemic conditions such as smoking, radiotherapy, diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, intake of anticoagulants, bisphosphonate therapy, and psychiatric conditions can significantly influence the outcome of dental implants, and clearance from the patient’s physician may be required in select cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients on anticoagulants may modify the treatment plan and require clearance from the patient’s physician before proceeding with dental implant treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smoking is associated with a higher risk of implant failure, estimated at 35%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor glycemic control is not an absolute contraindication for implant therapy in diabetic patients, provided that appropriate accommodation for delays in implant integration are considered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uncontrolled hypertension may modify the treatment plan for dental implants and may require clearance from the patient’s physician.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radiotherapy (before or after implant placement) is associated with a higher risk of implant failure, estimated at 70%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients on bisphosphonate therapy may modify the treatment plan for dental implants and may require clearance from the patient’s physician before proceeding with treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A thorough systemic evaluation is important to carefully consider any systemic condition that has the influence to alter the bone turnover or wound healing process, and to make appropriate accommodations for patients with systemic conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers