Overview
Diabetes can influence the body’s healing response following dental implant surgery. Blood sugar control is an important consideration because it can affect the healing process and the successful integration of dental implants with the jawbone.
Osseointegration is the biological process by which a titanium implant fuses with the surrounding bone.
Properly managed blood sugar levels play an important role in osseointegration during the healing process. Diabetes is one of several factors considered during the clinical assessment process.
Your clinician will also review your medical history, oral health and other individual clinical factors as part of the clinical assessment and treatment planning process.
If you have diabetes, your clinician may discuss the importance of managing your blood sugar levels before and after implant surgery. This forms part of the clinical assessment and treatment planning process.
Common Questions
Below are common questions and answers regarding diabetes and jawbone healing.
Yes. Having diabetes does not automatically prevent implant treatment. Your clinician will assess your diabetes management alongside your medical history, oral health and other clinical factors as part of the clinical assessment and treatment planning process.
Properly managed blood sugar levels play an important role in osseointegration, the process by which a titanium implant bonds with the jawbone. Blood sugar management is an important consideration during healing after implant surgery.
Osseointegration is the process by which a titanium implant bonds with the surrounding jawbone. Successful osseointegration is an important part of dental implant treatment.
Yes. Your clinician will review your medical history, including your diabetes management, as part of the clinical assessment and treatment planning process.
Diabetes can influence the body’s healing response following implant surgery. Managing blood sugar levels may be discussed as part of treatment planning and post-operative care.
Your clinician will consider your medical history, oral health, diabetes management and other individual clinical factors as part of the clinical assessment and treatment planning process.
Your clinician may recommend managing your blood sugar levels before and after treatment as part of your treatment planning.
No. Healing varies between individuals. Your clinician will consider your overall health and other individual clinical factors during the clinical assessment process.