Any one out there know anything about dental implants?

Question

I had 2 bottom teeth extracted, number 18 and 19 which are molars. On number 19, I'm having an implant put in. My Dentist said that the graft will not take, if I continue to smoke cigarettes. Is this true? Any smoker's out there that have had dental implants, can you verify this for me?

Answer 1

Smoking is the single worst risk factor for oral wound healing. It doesn't mean that you are guaranteed the graft will not take, but it sure isn't helping matters any. I know guys who will not even do the procedure on smokers.

Answer 2

Everyone agrees smoking is bad for grafts and implants. However , do not dispair. You can tip the odds in your favor by implementing a smoking reduction plan around and after the procedure. This is a good time for you to try nicorette, or other nicotene substitute. On the surgical side you can consider the use of PRP(additional cost ask your Oral surgeon), which accelrates healing of the graft. Some surgeons won't graft on smokers without PRP as is really helps in wound healing. You can have a graft and be a moker but you have to accept you must try to tip the odds in your favor.

Answer 3

Smoking often decreases circulation. Maybe not to the point that you notice any differences, but definitely to the point that your ability to heal can be compromised. This may not cause your graft not to take, but it can definitely slow the process. Your dentist may be right...

Answer 4

Yes it is true! Smoking is definitely a bad habbit if you want implants...it's not recommended to have implants if you can't forget about smoking...
but smoking is bad anyway...not just for your teeth..try stop smoking ...you only do a good thing for your body if you do that!!!

Answer 5

I FULLY AGREE WITH DR.SAM, THE NUMEROUS DELETERIOUS COMPOUNDS FOUND IN SMOKE HAVE A VERY BAD EFFECT ON TISSUES DESPERATELY TRYING TO HEAL.

Answer 6

If your dentist tells you this, I would take his/her word for it.