Is implant implantation possible for people with osteoporosis?

- Bahman 20, 1403 - Implant -

**How is implant planting done for people with osteoporosis? Is an implant possible for people with osteoporosis or not?** As you know, implanting a dental implant is a common treatment method to replace one or more missing teeth, and one of the conditions for an implant is to have enough bone. Osteoporosis is a type of disease that causes a decrease in bone density and leads to bone damage or fracture. Fractures caused by osteoporosis may occur due to very common events such as sneezing, slight pressure, bending, etc. **Osteoporosis does not have specific symptoms, that is why it is called a silent disease.** It should be noted that after the implantation of the implant, the process of its fusion with the jawbone is one of the things that is of great importance in the implantation of the implant. In this article, we will examine this issue. ### Is implant implantation possible for people with osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is known as a risk factor for the fusion process of implant and jaw bone, so proper diagnosis and treatment is of great importance for these people. **In new studies, the probability of treatment success in these people has been reported to be high due to new technologies and techniques, but they may need detailed investigations before treatment and in some cases, special tests.** ### Effects of osteoporosis drugs on implants Some medications increase the risk of osteonecrosis, which eventually leads to the weakening of the jawbone for implant placement, even in some cases, fracture of the jawbone. For example, bisphosphonates are a group of drugs that prevent bone loss, and their oral form is used to treat osteoporosis. One of the side effects of using these drugs is osteonecrosis of the jaw bone. This condition causes the loss of bone cells and causes pain in the jaw area. **Some surgeons and specialists recommend temporarily stopping these drugs during treatment, but others believe that there is no need to stop bisphosphonate drug treatment.** > Jaw bone loss and its prevention > > In this article from the Pasargad Dental Clinic, we will fully investigate the causes of jaw bone loss and its treatment methods. ### How is implant implantation in the presence of osteoporosis or weakened bone? After tooth extraction, due to the pressure on the gums while eating, the jaw may weaken. This breakdown occurs faster in the case of implants with osteoporosis, and the more time passes, the more unsuitable the conditions for implant placement. For this reason, the best implant specialists recommend that if there are no specific diseases or other problems, after tooth extraction for implant placement, the jawbone should be repaired and damage prevented. If a long time has passed since the extraction of the tooth and the person wants to implant, side treatments and jaw bone restoration will be needed to make the implant possible. ### What is the best way to implant dental implants in people with osteoporosis? In cases where the specialists after the examinations find that the jaw bone is not suitable for the implant because of too much porosity, they use the available methods to increase the strength of the jaw. One of the most important of these methods is bone grafting. Two different sources are used for bone grafting: #### Use of bone tissue and artificial bone These methods help to strengthen the jaw bone and provide the necessary conditions for the implant The speed of repair and recovery using one's own bone tissue is very high. If the person is infected, you can use artificial tissues that contain minerals. However, the strength and healing power of natural bone sources is much higher. After jaw repair and bone grafting, the conditions for implant placement are created. Based on the results of the transplant, the specialist can recommend that the implant be done as soon as possible or it is better to wait some time after the transplant. > Symptoms of jaw bone loss > > Which people have this problem? > What are the causes and symptoms of jaw bone loss? ### Ways to prevent implant complications in people with osteoporosis Ways to prevent complications in these people include the following: - **Choosing the best high-quality implant brands in Iran and the world** - **Choosing an experienced and expert dentist** - **carrying out more care after dental implant** - **Taking pills to prevent the development of osteoporosis** - **Doing resistance exercises in order to reduce the progressive symptoms of osteoporosis** - **Consumption of group D vitamins to improve calcium absorption** ### Care after implant implantation In general, there is no need for special care for these people, but after implanting a dental implant, some care is required to increase the durability and longevity of the implant, which include: - You should have a soft and cool diet for some time after the surgery. Avoid brushing the surgical area for at least 72 hours. Also, do not use sharp tools to clean around the implant and try to clean the area by rinsing your mouth. - It is recommended to use mouthwash twice a day for a week to prevent the accumulation of germs and bacteria. - It is recommended to use a cold compress to reduce facial swelling and inflammation. - Take the medicines prescribed by the doctor according to the order mentioned. Dental implants, like permanent teeth, need care to increase durability and longevity: - Oral hygiene (through daily brushing and flossing). - Compliance with diet Avoid putting too much pressure on the dental implant. - Regular monthly reviews and examinations. - Avoid smoking. > Bone grafting in implant implantation ### When do implants fail? When, contrary to expectations, the process of osseointegration (the process of surrounding and fusing bone with a dental implant) does not occur after implanting a dental implant, the dental implant becomes loose and fails. You may have a question, in which case it is possible to cause a disturbance in the process of osseointegration and implant failure? Failure in the osseointegration process can be caused by: - Analysis and lack of bone tissue - Structural problem in bone tissue - Some diseases such as cancer and bone diseases - Smoking - Poor hygiene **Persons with osteoporosis may be more exposed to dental implant failure than normal people. Of course, as mentioned, implant implantation is unimpeded for these people.** It should be noted that dental implants are undoubtedly the best treatment method for replacing lost teeth with a long lifespan, and one of the most important factors in implant placement is the experience and skill of the doctor. ### What is the connection between the use of bisphosphonates and jaw implants? As we said above, bisphosphonates are prescribed to treat bone diseases such as osteoporosis (decreased bone density) and osteomalacia (bone weakness). Now, the oral form of this type of medicine is better than other types, and people who take the oral form of it are less likely to suffer from osteonecrosis of the jaw bone than other patients, for this reason, the bone density of these people is sufficient for implants. > Is dental implant possible in the elderly? > > What group of elderly people can use dental implants? #### Can bone grafting be used to compensate for the lack of bone density? In answer to this question, it should be said that your condition should be checked by a dentist first, but in many patients, it is possible to compensate for the lack of bone density with bone grafting. ###