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.

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.

Patients on anticoagulants may modify the treatment plan and require clearance from the patient’s physician before proceeding with dental implant treatment.

Smoking is associated with a higher risk of implant failure, estimated at 35%.

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.

Uncontrolled hypertension may modify the treatment plan for dental implants and may require clearance from the patient’s physician.

Radiotherapy (before or after implant placement) is associated with a higher risk of implant failure, estimated at 70%.

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.

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.