Can people with diabetes get dental implants?

The article is professionally consulted by Doctor of Dental - Jaw - Facial - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital. .

People with diabetes often have oral diseases that make dental implants more difficult. Therefore, to be able to implant teeth, it is important for patients to have good control and stabilize blood sugar within the allowable limits.

Diabetes is a heterogeneous metabolic disorder that causes high blood sugar in the body. Diabetes is caused by unstable insulin levels in the body. Usually, diabetes has 2 forms:
Type 1 diabetes: The cause of type 1 diabetes is a lack of insulin in the body to metabolize glucose. Type 2 diabetes: The cause of type 2 diabetes is the body's resistance to insulin, the inability to convert glucose into energy. Diabetes will increase the risk of developing infections or sores, poor blood circulation and also adversely affect the heart, liver, kidneys, eyes ... on the patient's body.

The method of implanting teeth into the jawbone helps patients restore lost teeth. This is a safe and effective solution. The implant root is drilled and attached directly to the jaw bone and you will have a strong new tooth, but during the dental implant, the patient's gums need to be cut and drilled and the blood may bleed more or less.
For normal people, having a dental implant does not cause any bad effects. However, it is not a question for people with diabetes to have dental implants, because the bleeding is a lot, the body is susceptible to infection, the wound is slow to heal, the Implant is rejected, ... In addition, people People with diabetes often have oral diseases that make dental implants more difficult.
So, people with diabetes can have dental implants? The answer is that it can be implanted, but to be implanted, the patient needs to meet some of the following requirements:
General dental examination, X-ray or CT Conebeam to evaluate bone density and the condition at the site where the tooth needs to be implanted. Test biochemical indicators to accurately assess diabetes status at the time of transplant. If the patient has diabetes and the condition is well controlled and stable, the chance of being allowed to have a dental implant is over 90%. Specifically, blood sugar levels that are considered safe for most people with diabetes are as follows: Fasting blood sugar is 90-130mg/dl; 2 hours postprandial blood sugar below 180mg/dl; Blood sugar before bed is 110mg/dl. Therefore, when people with diabetes want to have teeth implanted, after the test meets the above criteria, they will be able to implant and have the same results as normal people.

For normal people in general and people with diabetes in particular, when you want to have a dental implant, you need to keep a few things in mind:
If you want a dental implant, you should choose a reputable dental center with a doctor. skilled specialists and advanced medical equipment to help control the treatment process. It is necessary to rest and relax to be in a good mood before and after tooth transplantation. After having a tooth implant, you should follow your doctor's instructions on diet and oral care. Periodic re-examination for the doctor to detect and provide timely solutions. At Vinmec International General Hospital, we always deploy a screening package for diabetes and dyslipidemia to help detect pre-diabetes early, accurately classify diabetes type, develop a nutritional regimen, according to the guidelines. Monitor to reduce the risk and complications caused by diabetes.