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Can Prednisone Affect The Site Of Dental Surgery?
Question: I am taking a 5 day prednisone pack(methylprednisolone 4MG dose pack) for bursitis in my foot. I forgot to mention to my podiatrist that I had dental implant surgery(post) on 3/29. Will the prednisone impact or impair the healing of the dental surgery site?
Brief Answer:
Steroid can delay healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Well as it is already more than 2 weeks there must be a considerable amount of healing at the implant site.
But the integration of implant and bone takes 3-6 months, therefore caution is a must as the steroid can delay healing as well as increased susceptibility to infection.
So it is better to consult your Dentist / Implantologist and get evaluated.
After the assurance, you can take the steroid.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Honey Arora, Dentist
Steroid can delay healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Well as it is already more than 2 weeks there must be a considerable amount of healing at the implant site.
But the integration of implant and bone takes 3-6 months, therefore caution is a must as the steroid can delay healing as well as increased susceptibility to infection.
So it is better to consult your Dentist / Implantologist and get evaluated.
After the assurance, you can take the steroid.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Honey Arora, Dentist
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