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Systemic disease implants at a glance

What is this treatment?
What matters is not having underlying disease itself but how well it is currently controlled and what medications you take. Check medications and recent test results first, then plan implants.
What concerns are addressed?
I’m on dialysis — can I have implants? I’m on osteoporosis medication — can I have implants?
What precautions are there?
Postoperative pain, swelling, bleeding, infection, sensory changes, and failure of osseointegration may occur. Bone grafting or sinus surgery carries risks such as graft exposure or mucosal perforation, and varies by individual condition.

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BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Preparing for your consultation

A few things to consider before booking.

Tell us during your consultation

  • The affected area, symptoms and when the discomfort began
  • Previous treatment and your main questions now
  • Dates you are available to visit

Helpful items to prepare

  • A list of your medications
  • Previous treatment records or images, if available

Questions to ask

  • Which assessments and treatment choices are relevant to my condition?
  • How can I learn about precautions, costs and appointment schedules for each option?
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01 / YOUR CONCERNS

Do you have these concerns?

I’m on dialysis — can I have implants?
I’m on osteoporosis medication — can I have implants?
I have epilepsy and take anticonvulsants.
I heard implants are difficult if I take aspirin or anticoagulants.
I had chemotherapy — can I have implants?
I was told to go to a university hospital
I have fibromyalgia and take painkillers or nerve medications; are implants difficult?
I take hypertension medication — will blood pressure rise during treatment?
I take psychiatric medication — can I have implants?
02 / UNDERSTAND YOUR CARE

What are systemic disease implants?

What matters is not having underlying disease itself but how well it is currently controlled and what medications you take. Check medications and recent test results first, then plan implants.

Prepare prescriptions, test results, and information about the treating hospital

Bring a list of current medications as prescriptions or medication packets. Also bring recent health check or blood test results and information about your treating hospital and department. We confirm the primary physician’s opinion if necessary.

Different conditions require different checks

For diabetes we check glycemic control and healing, for anticoagulants/antiplatelets we check bleeding and risks of stopping them, and for osteoporosis medications we check type, administration route, duration, and risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Notify us in advance about dialysis, chemotherapy, epilepsy, or long-term steroid use.

Do not stop medications arbitrarily

Stopping medications for surgery may be more dangerous. Decisions about continuation or adjustment and timing are made with the prescribing primary physician. If a disease is uncontrolled, treatment may be postponed or referral to a higher-level hospital recommended.

Limits and precautions to know

Postoperative pain, swelling, bleeding, infection, sensory changes, and failure of osseointegration may occur. Bone grafting or sinus surgery carries risks such as graft exposure or mucosal perforation, and varies by individual condition.

03 / THE GOOD MORNING WAY

How The Good Morning provides care

  1. We plan after confirming medications and test values.
  2. Obtain primary physician opinions if necessary.
  3. Confirm osseointegration and healing according to healing speed.
04 / STEP BY STEP

From diagnosis to aftercare: the treatment course.

  1. 01Medical history, medication, and test value review
  2. 02Coordinate treatment timing with the primary physician if needed
  3. 03Placement and monitoring adapted to systemic condition
  4. 04Confirm healing, then prosthesis and maintenance

Actual sequence and number of visits are adjusted according to test results and recovery.

Consultation tailored to your condition
05 / YOUR QUESTIONS · 14 QUESTIONS

Questions you might have before care.

01If I have underlying disease can I not get implants?
Not necessarily. More important than presence of disease is how well it's controlled and what medications are taken. Check meds and recent tests and plan; may adjust treatment sequence or refer to internal medicine if needed.
02What should I bring to the clinic?
Three items are enough: list of current medications (best to bring prescription or medicine containers), recent health check or blood test results, and the name of your regular hospital and department.
03Do I have to stop medications before?
Do not stop on your own; inform us. Some meds like blood pressure drugs should be continued, others like anticoagulants or osteoporosis injections may need adjustment. Decide with prescribing physician.
04Does systemic disease lower implant success rate?
If disease is uncontrolled infection and healing delays increase. Even if controlled, disease and medications carry residual risks so evaluate preoperatively and explain individually.
05Does treatment take longer?
Healing may be slower so allow extra time to confirm osseointegration or check progress more frequently. Provide expected schedule at diagnosis.
06Is sedation riskier with systemic disease?
Conscious sedation may help but is not suitable for everyone. Decide after evaluating systemic condition, medications, airway risk and treatment scope; refer to higher-level institutions if needed.
07Does diabetes prevent implants from integrating?
If blood sugar is uncontrolled infection and healing delay risks increase. Check recent tests and treatment status to decide suitable surgery timing.
08I take osteoporosis injection — is it possible?
Confirm drug type, purpose, duration and last administration time. Balance the risk of medication-related jaw osteonecrosis and risks of stopping drug; do not stop injections arbitrarily.
09I take long-term steroids — is it okay?
Steroids can lower infection resistance and delay healing; check dose and duration and adjust antibiotics and recovery plan accordingly.
10I receive kidney dialysis — is it possible?
Possible in some cases. Coordinate dialysis schedule, hemostasis-related medications and test results with primary physician to set surgery date. Do not change dialysis or meds arbitrarily.
11I had ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke — can I have implants?
Evaluate current status and antiplatelet drug use. If long procedures are burdensome consider staged surgery or plan with sedation.
12Are implants possible for parents with Parkinson’s or dementia?
Possible in some cases. If long mouth opening or cooperation is difficult consider single-session sedation. Caregivers may consult first.
13I have panic disorder and cannot sit in a dental chair.
Dental environment can trigger symptoms; plan sedation or divide treatment time to reduce burden.
14I finished chemotherapy recently — can I have implants?
Check chemo type and end date, blood counts, immune status and whether jaw received radiation. Coordinate with oncologist to decide suitability and timing.

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This information is for general understanding and does not replace clinician diagnosis. Treatment methods, durations, effects, and side effects vary by individual and require sufficient consultation before care.