CONTROL
Current control
We review recent glucose control and overall health, not just a past diagnosis of diabetes.
MEDICAL CONDITION & IMPLANT
With diabetes or systemic conditions, we do not start by declaring implant treatment possible or impossible.
Treatment planning depends more on current disease control, complications, medications, oral inflammation and surgical scope than on the diagnosis name alone.
BRING YOUR DATAInformation to prepare before your visit
- Diagnosis and recent treatment status
- Medication list and dosing times
- Bring recent test results if available
- Instructions from your treating clinician
For implants with diabetes or other systemic conditions, the diagnosis name alone cannot determine eligibility. Current control, oral infection/periodontal status, medications and surgical scope must be assessed together.
DIABETES
For diabetes, glucose control and oral inflammation are considered together.
The CDC notes that high blood glucose can affect defense against oral infection and healing, and gum disease may be more severe or recover more slowly in people with diabetes. Implant planning therefore considers glucose management together with periodontal status.
ORAL INFECTION
Gum & infection status
We check for active periodontal disease and oral inflammation and plan any needed treatment.
MEDICATION
Medications & care coordination
We review medication and related treatment information and determine whether coordination with other clinicians is needed.
References
External sources are for general patient education. Individual eligibility and treatment plans are determined after evaluation.
HYPERTENSION & MEDICATION
For hypertension, current blood pressure and medication information are reviewed together.
If you have hypertension
- Tell us about recent blood pressure control and medications.
- Tell the dental team if you feel different from usual on the day of treatment.
- Surgery and sedation decisions consider overall health and treatment scope.
If you take antithrombotic or other medications
- Provide the exact medication name, dose and reason for taking it.
- Do not stop medications or change dosing times on your own.
- When needed, timing is coordinated with the prescribing clinician.
Important: This page does not provide a single blood pressure or glucose cutoff for surgery. Actual decisions vary with the individual condition, test results, surgical scope and clinical judgment.
OTHER CONDITIONS
Current status matters more than the diagnosis name alone.
CARDIOVASCULAR
Cardiovascular disease
We review the condition type, recent symptoms, procedure/surgery history and medications.
RESPIRATORY
Respiratory disease
Current breathing status and recent worsening can be particularly important when considering sedation.
KIDNEY · LIVER
Kidney & liver disease
Because drug metabolism and general health may be affected, provide relevant treatment history and medication information.
RELATED DOCTORS
Doctors for implant care with systemic conditions
Review doctors who consider systemic conditions, medications, surgical scope and whether sedation may be appropriate when planning treatment.
DIRECTOR · INTEGRATED DENTISTRY
Dr. Kim Ji-woong · Chief Director
Completed doctoral coursework at Seoul National University · Integrated Dentistry specialist · Research in pharmacology and systemic disease
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INTEGRATED DENTISTRY · IMPLANT
Dr. Lee Seung-hoon
Master's degree, Kyungpook National University · Integrated Dentistry specialist · Complex and sedation-assisted implants
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PERIODONTICS · IMPLANT
Dr. Kim Seong-hong
Master's degree, Seoul National University · Periodontics qualification · Complex implants and systemic-condition care
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SURGERY CENTER
Dr. Choi Jun · Surgery Center Director
Master's degree, Pusan National University · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialist · Senior director for surgery/anesthesia
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FAQ: Implants & Systemic Conditions
What HbA1c level allows implant treatment?
This page does not use a single number to decide eligibility. Test values are important, but oral infection, healing risk, other conditions and surgical scope must also be considered.
Should I take blood pressure medicine on the day of surgery?
It depends on the medication. Do not change it on your own; provide an accurate medication list and follow individualized instructions.
Do anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs make implants impossible?
No conclusion can be made from medication use alone. Bleeding and thrombosis risks must both be considered, with coordination with the prescribing clinician when needed.
CONSULTATION
Tell us your current status, not just the diagnosis name.
Bring a medication list and recent test results if available; they can help with treatment planning.