Need advice on dental implants after breast radiotherapy

JaneKemp
JaneKemp Member Posts: 1
edited June 2019 in Breast Cancer #1

I am as of now having Radiotherapy treatment for Breast Cancer and I need 2 dental implants. Has anybody had dental implant surgery following Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer? What research/advice would you say you were given around this? Is it safe to say that it was fruitful? I am stressed over the danger of Osteoradionecrosis (irreversible bone demise). 

My dental specialist is glad to do it yet needs the thumbs up from my Radiotherapy Consultant. I have a gathering with my advisor tomorrow and any assistance on what inquiries to pose would be especially valued.

Thanks a lot in advance

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  • Kate_Slater
    Kate_Slater Member Posts: 12
    #2
    also needing dental work

    I'm about to start radiation therapy, and also need some dental work--just had a root canal that now needs to be capped.  It's all new to me, and I'm interested in hearing the experiences of others.

  • candy546
    candy546 Member Posts: 11
    #3
    Get a Second Dental Opinion

    I would get another opinion.  My dentist whom I trust, said that there can be problems with dental implants when receiving chemo or radiation therapy.  He advised me to get partials instead.  I would probably check with a reputable University that has a School of Dentistry and speak with a professor on staff to see what they teach their students about this issue.     

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