Dental Implants in Diabetic Patients - A Case Report

Implant treatment is an attractive substitute to the traditional prosthetic appliances. However, diabetes mellitus has long been considered a relative contraindication to dental implant therapy. In this case report, we present the results of an immediate implant placement in fresh extraction sockets of mandibular anterior teeth and the implantation of the edentulous posterior mandibular regions in a diabetic patient. A 60year old male diabetic patient presented with severe mobile lower anterior teeth and edentulous posterior areas. Lower teeth were extracted and immediate implants were placed. Additionally, implantation of the edentulous posterior regions was carried out. The follow up period showed stability of the implants and confirmed a satisfactory treatment result.