Getting dental implants can be a great way to improve your smile, but patients who have undergone heart surgery may need to take special precautions. If you have had heart surgery and are considering getting dental implants, here are a few things to consider first.
Talk To Your Cardiologist
Your cardiologist will be able to tell you if you are healthy enough for dental surgery. Some dental implant procedures, such as bone grafting, may require you to be placed under general anesthesia.
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Knowing what to expect before dental implant surgery can help to alleviate fears and make the process go smoother. These are the common phases that you'll go through when getting dental implants.
Preparing Before Surgery
Your dentist needs to give you a thorough checkup before the dental implant procedure begins to make sure that you are an ideal candidate for dental implants. For one thing, your jawbone in the area of the implant needs to be healthy, since this will help the titanium implant fuse with your jawbone.
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