A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MOUTH AND GUM HEALTH

March 2023 Newsletter

Did You Know That Antidepressants

Can Affect Your

Dental Heath

An international study has been performed on antidepressants and their relationship and correlation to the risk of failing implants. They found that people who were taking antidepressants specifically, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) at the time of their surgery, and for at least one year beforehand, had a more than 4.5 fold increased risk of their implants failing.

The 170 patients in the study were taking some of the most commonly prescribed SSRIs, such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine and sertraline.

The researchers, from the Complutense University of Madrid, suggested that SSRIs may affect bone metabolism, i.e. its production and breakdown. Dental implants are replacement tooth roots, where a metal screw is placed directly into the jawbone, providing a foundation for an implant crown to be fitted on top. A failed implant is defined as the implant falling out or moving, or the occurrence of bone loss, pain, or pus forming. Normally, the body lays new bone directly on the implant surface, making it secure a process called osseointegration. But this may not happen with SSRIs, resulting in the implant not integrating with the bone.

The drugs can also cause teeth grinding, which can put pressure on dental implants, said the researchers in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The medication can alter levels of the brain chemical dopamine, which is involved in muscle control. Antipsychotics that are prescribed for bipolar disorders, severe depression and schizophrenia may also cause issues for dental implants, as they can cause teeth grinding or bruxism.

Professor Justin Durham, chief scientific adviser at the British Dental Association, described the findings as ‘interesting’, but said that more research was needed before definitive conclusions were drawn, and clinical guidelines would not be changing based on the outcomes of the study. ‘The mechanism by which these antidepressants might affect the attachment of teeth and implants to the bone of the mouth is complex and is still yet to be fully explored and understood.’

When having dental implants at the Lanap & Implant Center of Pennsylvania we look at your dental health and your overall wellness. We collate these factors and integrate them into your dental remediation for the best possible outcome.

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“I really enjoy what I do, and I think it’s a wonderful specialty. I am able to help my patients tremendously, and I think out of all the different dental specialty, periodontics is definitely the most diverse. The most rewarding aspect is the interaction with patients and being able to make a difference in the patient’s smile, aesthetic function, and also to improve the life of the patient.”

Dr. Henry Hsu attended University of California, Davis and received a Bachelor of Science degree in cell biology in 2007. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville in 2012. During his dental training, Dr. Hsu received both the National Board Scholar Award and American Academy of Periodontology Outstanding Student Award.

He completed his specialty training in Periodontics from the University of Louisville in 2015 and received his Master of Science in dentistry and Certificate of Periodontics. Dr. Hsu is passionate about what he does and stays on top of the latest advances in periodontics and implant dentistry. He is fluent in English, Chinese, Taiwanese, and Burmese. Dr. Hsu is comprehensively trained in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of periodontal disease, dental implant placement, and implant site development.

We do things differently at the LANAP and Implant Center. Our specialty office cares for you with an integrated whole health approach. That means Dr. DiGiallorenzo and Dr. Hsu work with your entire body to achieve overall health, not just dental health!

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We help patients achieve amazing results using high-tech equipment and procedures. Whether you’re getting dental implants or periodontal treatment, we use tools like cone beam imaging technology, laser dentistry, biostimulation healing and The Wand®, a tool for administering pain-free anesthesia. We were the first practice in the country to place zirconium dental implants! We also get as much work completed as possible in one visit so you don’t have to make numerous trips.

A Focus on Complete Patient Comfort

To ensure your complete comfort, we offer longer appointment times, private operatories, soothing music, and two levels of dental sedation (oral conscious and IV). We also offer massages, acupuncture, reflexology, and other holistic comfort services. We cater to patients who experience fear or anxiety at the thought of visiting the dentist.

Our Holistic Approach to Dentistry

Our total-body, integrated approach to dental care helps our patients get the highest quality of care possible. We believe in the body’s ability to heal itself, and we use our combined years of experience to make it happen.

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