When not to have full jaw implants?- By Dr Amir Mostofi DDS, Dip. MSc
The reasons that follow are the most common, however each case should be considered by a qualified implant dentist.
- Heavy smokers.
- Patients with severe bruxism (grinding teeth).
- Individuals taking bone loss prohibitory medications (like bisphosphonates for osteoporosis).
- Patients unable to perform routine brushing procedure.
- Patients with severe and long term systemic illness like diabetes, which might affect the healing following surgery.
- Radiation (to the jaws) & chemo therapy.
- Patients with cognitive decline (memory, speech, motoric, judgment and thinking).
- Very advanced age.
- Bleeding disorders.
- Bone disease.
- Severe psychiatric disorder.