Dental Implants in a Cleft Palate

Mark, a dental implant patient in Pennsylvania, asks:                   

I was born with a bilateral cleft palate. My two front teeth have been diagnosed with extensive external root resorption. I've gotten several opinions, and the consensus is extraction/graft with dental implants.

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December 18, 2006 in Dental Implant Contraindications, Patient Questions | Permalink

Oral Cancer and Dental Implants

Dr. Lee asks:

I have a patient who is an oral cancer survivor.  Five years after radiation treatment he has zero saliva and severe and extensive root caries. All teeth are hopeless and he will need full mouth extraction.

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October 23, 2006 in Dental Implant Contraindications | Permalink | Comments (13)

Dental Implants for Diabetics?

Dr. Fuchs asks us:
I recently had a diabetic patient come in for a dental implant consultation.

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August 7, 2006 in Dental Implant Contraindications, Dental Implant Safety | Permalink | Comments (5)

Oral Bisphosphonates

Dr. Jeffries asks us:

I'm trying to get a barometer on the prevailing opinion for dental implant placement on patients taking oral bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Actonel, etc.)

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May 29, 2006 in Dental Implant Contraindications, Oral Bisphosphonates | Permalink | Comments (4)

Dental Implants and Bruxism

Dr. Abrams asks us:

I am planning on placing two dental implants to replace the lower right first and second molars in a patient with a long history of bruxism.

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May 29, 2006 in Dental Implant Complications, Dental Implant Contraindications, Treatment Planning & Complications | Permalink | Comments (2)

Scleroderma and Dental Implants

Dr. Chickey asks us:

Does anyone have any experience with Scleroderma patients and dental implant placement?  Specifically can "mini or single component" dental implants be placed in order to stabilize a complete lower denture? What other surgical or prosthetic measures should be taken or avoided with Scleroderma patients during dental implant placement?

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May 23, 2006 in Dental Implant Complications, Dental Implant Contraindications | Permalink | Comments (3)

Oral Bisphosphonates, Osteonecrosis, and Dental Implants

Dr. Gold submits:

About 80 million people in the US alone take bisphosphonates for cancer, osteoperosis, etc. It is clear that patients who have received IV bisphosphonates are at high risk for osteonecrosis in the mandible and maxilla.

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February 19, 2006 in Dental Implant Contraindications, Oral Bisphosphonates | Permalink | Comments (56)