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<blockquote data-quote="ButtterflyLady" data-source="post: 937922" data-attributes="member: 43498"><p>Hi and welcome to the forum.</p><p></p><p>Your HbA1c and home results sound excellent. If you can test before a meal and 2 hours after, that will give you an additional perspective on how well your levels are controlled too.</p><p></p><p>To the best of my knowledge I think stabilised diabetes might mean blood sugars in the normal range, which you appear to have.</p><p></p><p>I've had root canals which (fingers crossed) are still holding up ok. Your dentist will have considered suitability in light of your diabetes (assuming they know about it, which they should). I assume that the dentist will need to cut the gum to install the implants, which are then fixed into bone? This increases the risk of infection (for anyone) so it is best to have well controlled diabetes as infections are hard on us. There may be ongoing issues too but I have not looked into this - you have probably read more than me!</p><p></p><p>I think if there is an infection around the base of the implant then it could potentially cause bone loss and other issues. But the risk of this would be managed by the dentist. </p><p></p><p>I think if you want a clear answer on this it's best to ask your dentist. If you find references saying implants are a bad idea, discuss these with your dentist. You can always get a second opinion too if you like. It's best to be sure the benefits outweigh the risks before doing anything like this.</p><p></p><p>Another option might be a partial denture that is connected to nearby teeth with wire. This would avoid breaking the skin. However if you have gum disease (which is common among diabetics) then it might not be possible.</p><p></p><p>I just remembered we have a dentist among us - she might have some information to share as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ButtterflyLady, post: 937922, member: 43498"] Hi and welcome to the forum. Your HbA1c and home results sound excellent. If you can test before a meal and 2 hours after, that will give you an additional perspective on how well your levels are controlled too. To the best of my knowledge I think stabilised diabetes might mean blood sugars in the normal range, which you appear to have. I've had root canals which (fingers crossed) are still holding up ok. Your dentist will have considered suitability in light of your diabetes (assuming they know about it, which they should). I assume that the dentist will need to cut the gum to install the implants, which are then fixed into bone? This increases the risk of infection (for anyone) so it is best to have well controlled diabetes as infections are hard on us. There may be ongoing issues too but I have not looked into this - you have probably read more than me! I think if there is an infection around the base of the implant then it could potentially cause bone loss and other issues. But the risk of this would be managed by the dentist. I think if you want a clear answer on this it's best to ask your dentist. If you find references saying implants are a bad idea, discuss these with your dentist. You can always get a second opinion too if you like. It's best to be sure the benefits outweigh the risks before doing anything like this. Another option might be a partial denture that is connected to nearby teeth with wire. This would avoid breaking the skin. However if you have gum disease (which is common among diabetics) then it might not be possible. I just remembered we have a dentist among us - she might have some information to share as well. [/QUOTE]
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