Diabetes mellitus and dental implants: a clinical study.
Diabetes mellitus is no longer considered to be a contraindication for implant-supported prostheses, provided that the patient's blood sugar is under control, and that there is motivation for oral hygiene procedures. This paper presents the experiences of treating diabetic patients using implants with good success rates.
Abdulwassie
Hassan
H
Oral Implantology, Riyadh Dental Center and Dental Services, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, K.S.A.
Dhanrajani
P J
PJ
D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D016348:Osseointegration; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing
D001786:Blood Glucose; D015921:Dental Implants