20/03/2026
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Most implant complications don't start in surgery. They start at the planning table.
1. Where does the crown need to be — and does bone support that?
Plan prosthetically first. Place the implant where the crown needs to go, not where the bone is convenient.
2. Is this patient medically ready — not just willing?
HbA1c, bisphosphonates, bleeding disorders. Confirm before you book surgery, not during it.
3. Is the oral environment stable enough?
Active perio, uncontrolled bruxism, poor hygiene — treat these first. An implant reflects the health around it.
4. What does success look like to THIS patient?
Your clinical definition and their personal definition are often completely different. Ask it. Write it down.
Four questions. Every case. No exceptions. 🦷
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