Q. How long after the dental implant operation am I unable to smoke?
A. smoking is best avoided before and after surgery, if you must smoke then try and keep it as low as possible
i.e. less than 5/ day
unfortunately if you are still smoking up to one month before surgery, then most surgeons will refuse to guarantee there results
i treat a lot of smokers and whereas we will replace a failed implant FOC in a non smoker, whereas in smokers we charge to replace any failed implants
to put it into perspective though, the difference between success rates between smokers and non smokers has become fairly close with modern implant materials and techniques.
nick fahey
Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108
Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981
