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Dental Implants: Possible for Diabetics with Controlled Blood Sugar Levels and Regular Check-Up Says New Research

Either way, if a diabetic needs an immediate dental treatment; a San Clemente dentist highly advised diabetic patients to have a medical clearance from their doctor first, that includes blood glucose monitoring and regular check up with a Diabetologist, to determine their eligibility for invasive dental treatments and procedures.

 

San Clemente, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/28/2015 -- Diabetes Mellitus which is a group of metabolic disorders, has been declared and is included in the watch list by the World Health Organization as a pandemic disease to be fully aware of. Diabetes is characterized by insufficiency in the amount or total absence of insulin production by the pancreas which makes a person prone to a more serious health risks such as heart diseases, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, premature death, bone disorder and periodontal disease.

According to the latest National Diabetes Statistics Report of 2014, 21.0 million Americans were diagnosed to have Diabetes while 8.1 million people are still unaware that they have contracted the disease. That with the earlier clinical researches done for this lifelong and complex metabolic disorder, even a dentist can identify if their patients are suffering with Diabetes by just counting the missing teeth and the abnormal spaces in-between the teeth and the gums.

Diabetes has been the main concern by many dentists whether patients can still have dental treatments or not since this can trigger gum disease by affecting small blood vessels around the gums. And ignoring proper gum and tooth hygiene of diabetics could lead to serious infection. Yet, recently a new research from US dental experts was released suggesting that Diabetic patients can still have dental implants.

The potential dental options for diabetics have been explored by a group of experts from the University of Texas Health Center. They found that inserting the roots of false teeth into the jawbone is still possible for diabetic patients though the healing ability may not be as quick and strong as their healthy equivalents.

However, for Dr. Tom Oates, the leader of the research, a lot of concern has to be given full consideration in regards to dental implants since 'Diabetes affects wound healing and the patient's ability to fight infection'. That's why people with Diabetes are advised to keep their selves posted on the latest updates of this study before deciding to take a dental treatment.
With the prior success earned from the results of the study, where 2 out of 200 test subjects did not heal after having a dental implant, the team plans to extend their research by monitoring the oral health of their test subjects for a few years to determine whether dental implants is the long-term solution for diabetic patients or not.

Either way, if a diabetic needs an immediate dental treatment; a San Clemente dentist highly advised diabetic patients to have a medical clearance from their doctor first, that includes blood glucose monitoring and regular check up with a Diabetologist, to determine their eligibility for invasive dental treatments and procedures.

About Dana Ghorab DDS PC
Dana Ghorab DDS PC is a private San Clemente California family dental practice, devoted to the highest standards in personalized dental care. They provide comprehensive treatment, restorative and cosmetic dentistry using state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the highest quality and comfort. They pledge to provide their patients with only the care they need and to educate and inform them of all options available. They see patients of all ages and hope to provide continuous care to all members of their clients' family. They aim to make dental care as comfortable as possible.