Cannabis and dental implants

My question regarding Cannabis and dental implants.

During the healing process of the first stage of implants (the screws being screwed in), is it okay for the patient to inhale vaporized cannabis?

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Cannabis and dental implants
by: Dr. S

Smoking isn’t recommended during the early stages of the healing process after dental implant surgery for a few reasons:
• The smoke from the cigarettes dries up the gums and soft tissue in the mouth – This is bad for blood circulation in the implant area and causes less blood from being supplied to the implant area. Optimal blood supply is crucial for successful bone regeneration.

• Inhaling cigarette smoke generates back pressure / vacuum forces that are not natural to the physiology of our teeth/jaw. These pressures are bad for the newly implanted teeth – especially when the implant is not fully osseointegrated(attached) with the bone.

Dr. S

didn't answer question
by: Anonymous

you didn't properly answer the question, which is disappointing because it's exactly the issue i have.Is cannabis vapor as problematic for gums as smoke? it is significantly less harsh on the lungs, but I do not know about the mouth.

Yes
by: Dr S

I don't know which is worse for new implants (cigarettes or cannabis)! But i do know that both are bad for new placed implants!

Hope this helps

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