This is one of the questions that patients ask before performing dental implants.

The fact is that in different clinics a completely different approach to the preoperative preparation of the patient.

Some, especially large clinics, require a lot of tests, as well as all existing doctors: a surgeon, otolaryngologist, cardiologist, allergist and, in addition, get a therapist’s opinion.

Other dentists are ready to install implants no analysis at all.

So what tests do you need to pass for dental implants?

It is impossible not to take tests at all. However, you can minimize the list of tests and visits to specialists to install implants.

In fact, the operation of implantation is, in comparison with conventional tooth extraction, not very difficult and not at all dangerous for the patient.

At the first visit, the doctor based on the collected general and dental history will make a conclusion about the patient’s health status.

Only after the initial examination does the dentist decide what tests will be required before implanting the teeth.

• If the patient has diabetes, they will be asked to take blood glucose tests.
• If the patient has a history of cardiovascular disease, a cardiologist will be required.
• If the patient had cases of an allergic reaction, then it will be necessary to visit an allergist and you will need to pass an allergological test.

If the examination shows that there are no obstacles to the implantation, the next stage of the examination will be an X-ray examination.

At this stage, it will be necessary to make an orthopantogram or computed tomogram.

It is carried out so that the doctor can well study the features of the bone tissue of the jaw, maxillary sinus and the place of passage of the nerve channels.

List of analyzes

Patients who choose a method of tooth restoration by implantation will need to be tested.

Among them - are mandatory:

• General analysis.
• Blood clotting.
• Tests for hepatitis, syphilis, HIV.
• Blood type and Rh - factor.

Full list of tests that may be required before implant placement (valid for 10 days):

• Blood for the general analysis, ESR, white blood cell count.
• Blood for sugar.
• Blood coagulation, prothrombin, fibrinogen.
• Blood for glucose, amylase.
• Bilirubin is direct, common.
• Syphilis.
• Hepatitis.
• HIV
• Cholesterol.
• AsAT.
• K / Na / CI / Ca.
• Alkaline phosphatase.
• Total protein.
• Creatinine.
• Alat.
• Urea.
• Urinalysis general (with sediment microscopy).

Tests that are recommended for women:

• Estradiol
• TTG
• T4
• T3
• Parathyroid hormone

The above tests can be taken in any clinic or laboratory, where prices can vary significantly.

Research results should be provided on a letterhead certified by a seal.

Rules for preparing the patient for testing

Compliance with certain rules when passing tests is necessary for the greatest accuracy of the results of the study.

• Analyzes must be taken in the morning, because blood counts change significantly during the day. For blood counts in the morning, laboratory norms are calculated.
• No less than a day before the blood test, it is necessary to refrain from physical activity and alcohol consumption.
• Two hours before donating blood, you should not smoke.
• It is necessary to refrain from taking medications on the eve of the tests.

Tests that must be taken only on an empty stomach (must pass at least 12 hours of the last meal):

• Tests for biochemistry (cholesterol, glucose, triglycerides, etc.)
• Blood test for hormones.
• Blood test for fibrinogen, prothrombin.
• General blood analysis.
• Analysis for tumor markers.
• Determination of Rhesus factor and blood type.

Before you pass the above tests, you can drink water, because it does not affect the state of the blood.

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