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Understanding Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) caused by defective insulin secretion, action, or both. Long-term hyperglycemia can lead to damage and failure of multiple tissues and organs, increasing overall morbidity. How Diabetes Affects Oral Health People with diabetes are generally more susceptible to…

Understanding Edentulism Edentulism refers to the condition of missing teeth. It can be: Dental professionals use different replacement options depending on the condition, ranging from dentures to dental implants. What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are a permanent tooth replacement option. A titanium post is surgically placed into the alveolar (jaw) bone to support one…

Smoking and Dental Implants Smoking is a prevalent habit worldwide, but when it comes to oral health, its effects can be devastating. It increases the risk of periodontal disease, oral precancerous and cancerous lesions, root caries, peri-implantitis, and staining of teeth. For dental implants, smoking poses unique challenges because successful implantation depends heavily on proper…

Dental implants are a permanent tooth replacement option where a titanium post is surgically placed into the alveolar bone to support a single tooth or multiple teeth. After placement, the implant is given time to heal, followed by attaching an abutment and then a crown (restoration). Dental implants are considered the gold standard for treating…