CNEWS Convergence News Network reporters Li Yingxuan and Shi Jianhong/Reporting from Taipei

Can diabetics get dental implants? Dentists admit that dental implants for diabetic patients are more risky, but this does not mean that diabetic patients cannot have dental implants, but that they must be more careful. The key factor is "long-term stable blood sugar control."

Liang Jiayuan, director of dental implantology at Modern Dental Digital Dental Implant Center of Modern Dental Medical System, pointed out that poor blood sugar control in diabetic patients may lead to a slow wound healing process, increase the risk of infection, and may affect the success rate and recovery process of dental implants. It is one of the reasons that can easily lead to severe periodontal disease or failure of dental implant surgery. However, diabetes is not an absolute contraindication for dental implants. Therefore, for diabetic patients, blood sugar control is an important consideration before undergoing dental implants.

In addition, the overall health status of diabetic patients, including cardiovascular health, kidney function, etc., will also affect the success rate and recovery process of dental implants. Therefore, before performing dental implants, doctors will conduct a detailed assessment of the diabetic patient's overall health and develop an appropriate treatment plan based on their specific condition.

Liang Jiayuan said that although diabetic patients may face higher risks when receiving dental implants, this does not mean that they cannot receive dental implants. In fact, there are many diabetic patients who have successfully received dental implants and reaped the benefits of improved oral function and improved quality of life. Whether diabetic patients can receive dental implants depends on their specific conditions and the professional advice of their doctor.

Liang Jiayuan reminded that for diabetic patients, stable blood sugar control is a lifelong matter. If you can control blood sugar well, clean your mouth, and take preventive measures and preoperative evaluation, you still have the opportunity to enjoy the changes that dental implants can bring to your life and health.


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