Dental implants

I’m due to have 2 dental implants next Tuesday and am very anxious. Although the dentist knows my medical history and that I take methotrexate I’m just wondering if anyone else has had implants and I hat was their experience like? Any advice would be gratefully received x

[Mmrr]

I've not had implants, but I've had extensive dental work, including 3 extractions without any problems.I take a JAK inhibitor, leflunomide and prednisolone, did not stop any meds for any procedures on the dentist's advice.

The extraction wounds were a little slow to heal, but did so without infection.

I used salt water mouth rinses morning and evening and have good dental hygiene.

I'm sure you will be fine, dental work can cause a bit of anxiety.

[Hidden in reply to Mmrr]

Thank you for your reply. I’ve had a few teeth removed recently and it was a bit traumatic and the healing took ages. Im getting a bit anxious about it

[Madmusiclover]

You are starting the process? I had two. One top and one bottom. It’s a long winded process for sure. Have you had the scan which shows bone and sinus status? I’m glad I’ve got the teeth but it was a bit traumatic at times. Particularly the bottom jaw implant. The post operations cleaning regime is considerable. However, I did get a gold star from the dental hygienist yesterday.

[Hidden in reply to Madmusiclover]

Yes I’ve had scans and he explained everything very well. Both implants are on the top. I’ve had teeth out previously they always took ages to heal . I’m hoping it won’t be too grim and they actually work. Thank you for your reply and well done on the gold star 😉

[Madmusiclover in reply to Hidden]

The top one was a breeze. I’d think twice about having a bottom one done again! Good luck.

[ElizabethW]

My friend who has RA and takes MTX had and implant several years ago and she has not had any problems

[Hidden]

Thank you that’s reassuring

[HappykindaGal]

I had loads over a six month period in 2019/20. On methotrexate and benepali. Dentist was ready with antibiotics if needed, but didn’t. Never had any issues at all. Good luck and hope it all goes really well for you 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[VeronicaF]

oh you lucky thing, I would love implants but my gums and teeth are too bad, lost a lot of bone,and gums are rotten

your be fine and your be so happy and your smile will look beautiful too!!

[Green230461]

I need two as well. Please let us know how you get on. Best of luck to you 🍀

[Sallysuk]

Hi I needed an extraction as lost large filling during first lockdown. New dentist to recently taken over practice said I would need to be referred to hospital as I took FOLIC ACID!!!! I take 20mg methotrexate & sulfasalazine so phoned rheumatology nurse who said to stop methotrexate until wound had healed otherwise should be no problem. Dentist then said they would do the extraction but I declined as not suffering any pain & I am a bit dubious of this dentist. Needless to say the practice has gone all private and I cannot find an NHS practice. My rheumatology nurse was very confident however.