Even if you have a medical condition or need to take medication, you can usually still get implants. However, there are still some things to keep in mind, such as:

Gum Health

Since the dental implant has to be anchored into the gum tissue and jawbone, people who have extensive gingivitis or gum disease have to receive treatment before their dental implant procedure. If the gum disease is especially severe, bone augmentation or bone replacement might be necessary.

Immune System

The dental implant procedure involves cutting out gum tissue as well as drilling into the jawbones. That’s why a person’s ability to heal properly is part of the criteria for selecting good candidates for dental implants. For example, individuals with a weakened immune system (i.e. those with HIV or taking immunosuppressants) may struggle to heal their wounds after the procedure, which can lead to higher likelihood of infection.

Lifestyle

The lifestyle of some patients may also make it more difficult for them to recover from a dental implant procedure. People who regularly drink a lot of alcohol or smoke heavily, for example, could have weakened immune systems that would slow down the recovery process.

Medications

People who are being medicated for strokes and high blood pressure may be taking anticoagulants, which can reduce the body’s natural ability to stop bleeding. That’s why it’s very important for patients who are undergoing the dental implant procedure to let their dentist know what medications they’re taking.

Bleeding Tendencies

People with hypertension or haemophilia are susceptible to bleeding, so any invasive procedure could be potentially fatal. In these cases, special arrangement must be made for the procedure to be performed in a facility where emergency treatments are readily available.