Implant Therapy in Medically Compromised Patients- A Foretaste of Literature Review!

Abstract

Nowadays, dental implants are the most reliable treatment option for edentulism be it partial or complete. Certain systemic diseases have shown to adversely affect the outcome of dental implants and result in complications. Therefore it is prudent that a clinician should be aware of the precautions to be taken in such patients and the complications that may arise if any such medical condition is present in the patient. This article reviews the care that should be taken in systemic diseases that complicate implant therapy and the risks involved if safeguard is not maintained.