Q.
I may be needing an implant on an upper premolar tooth if my second root canal is unsuccessful. The tooth is not abscessed and my dentist said all my bone area is intact. Implants would be my first choice to replace the tooth. However, I am finding some information confusing on the internet about steroids. I had a 5 day course of steroids about a year ago and abother couple of days worth 7 months ago. This was for angioedema which was because my body was producing a lot of histamine when I had a virus & made my eyes swell. I now take daily antihistamines and never have a problem. The only time I’ve had the angioedema was when my GP suggested I try stopping the antihistamines as angioedema is not permanent. It goes away on its own after a couple of years. In 2 and a half years, I’ve had 3 attacks lasting about 4 days each and that’s the only occasions I’ve had steroids. Will this get in the way of me being a candidate for an implant? Many thanks,
I may be needing an implant on an upper premolar tooth if my second root canal is unsuccessful. The tooth is not abscessed and my dentist said all my bone area is intact. Implants would be my first choice to replace the tooth. However, I am finding some information confusing on the internet about steroids. I had a 5 day course of steroids about a year ago and abother couple of days worth 7 months ago. This was for angioedema which was because my body was producing a lot of histamine when I had a virus & made my eyes swell. I now take daily antihistamines and never have a problem. The only time I’ve had the angioedema was when my GP suggested I try stopping the antihistamines as angioedema is not permanent. It goes away on its own after a couple of years. In 2 and a half years, I’ve had 3 attacks lasting about 4 days each and that’s the only occasions I’ve had steroids. Will this get in the way of me being a candidate for an implant? Many thanks,
A.
My first advice would be to have a face to face consultation with and implant surgeon. I have treated many patients who have been on steroids, without any complications.
My first advice would be to have a face to face consultation with and implant surgeon. I have treated many patients who have been on steroids, without any complications.
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite, 27 Park Rd, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
Web : www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144
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