How implants increases the magnitude significantly
The patient should be medically fit to undergo the surgery. Placement of one or two implants is equivalent to relatively minor oral surgery whereas placement of five or six implants increases the magnitude significantly. The medical history should be checked with particular relevance to:
Poorly controlled diabetes
Blood dyscrasias
Medications
Irradiation to jaws
Mucosal diseases
Psychosis
Substance abuse including tobacco and alcohol
Need for antibiotic cover