American Medical and Diagnostic Center, a prominent provider of dental implants in Dubai, said that people who smoke regularly have a higher chance of failure in dental implant surgery. It further stated that its position is verified by medical reports. Furthermore, the reports have stated that the failure rate can be more than double when the patient is a regular smoker. This should act as a caution for people considering the surgery, even though dental implant surgery has more than a 90% rate of success.
Smoking impacts dental implants in Dubai through several means. The principal way is through the effect of Nicotine. Nicotine is a substance found in cigarettes and is primarily responsible for the addiction. Nicotine has an impact on the blood vessels in the mouth. Nicotine through smoking is known to affect the blood vessels in the mouth. The impact on the blood vessels causes blood flow to reduce to the mouth. This causes immune systems to malfunction, while the resulting dryness can lead to a creation of harmful bacteria. Additionally, crusty and unpleasant tissue can form in the mouth due to smoking
Even with above issues which mainly concerned with the pre surgery status of the patient, smoking does result in complications for the post-surgery status of the patient as well. This is due to the issue which smoking has with a medical phenomenon known as Osseo integration. Osseo integration is when the metallic dental implant fuses with the natural bone creating a structure of permanence. During the post-surgical period, the chances of infection are much higher if the patient is a smoker. This can result in the drastic consequence of the dental implant failing. This is especially crucial during the important time period of 2-3 weeks. Looking at a longer term view, smoking is well known to lessen bone tissue. This can also result in the implant failing.
Looking at the sum of the above issues, it does seem quite evident that smoking has a serious impact on dental implant surgery
But people who smoke regularly should not lose hope over the matter. The risk of failure in the implant can be reduced to a statistical anomaly if the patient heeds certain precautions. Mainly, the smoker should try to quit smoking altogether. This is always the best option. If this does not work, the smoker should resist smoking during the pre-surgical and post-surgical phase. Along with maintaining basic dental hygiene and meeting the dentist regularly, this should result in a successful surgery.
About American Medical and Dental Center
American Medical and Dental Center (AMDC), is a speciality clinic with some of the best dental facilities in Dubai. Established in 2005 in the United States. It launched in Dubai in 2006. Within its short history it has been able to make a mark for itself in the field of dentistry in Dubai. It focuses on treatment of a large range of dental problems. Its team of doctors comprises of some of the most highly trained and qualified dentists in Dubai. This professional team has the requisite international experience and skills to conduct serious dental problems.