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Is Doxycyclin Safe For Use In Patients With Dental Implants?

Is Doxycycline (3 x 100mg oral, daily) safe for use in patients with dental implants? After taking this drug for 10 days my gums hurt a bit and it seems like the bottom of the implants are changing color, becoming more transparent with what looks like visible scars. I am very confused and worried if the Doxycycline is causing it but I thought the implant materials couldn't be affected in this way.
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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Hello,

Thanks for posting on HCM,

I think the dose of 100mg trice daily is not very much recommended. General dosage is 200mg daily divided into two dose. Maybe you are experiencing side effect from high dose. Doxycycline could be safe for use with peridontal diseases but I am not sure of its safety with dental implants. I think you should check with your dentist.

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Dentist,  Dr. Udaykumar Bondre's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us.

You have not mentioned why you have been prescribed doxycyclin & for how many days ?

Yes, doxycyclin may cause gums to swell & mucosa may get tender. Usual dose is 100 mg twice daily.

So, i don't think it would be safe to continue doxycyclin for prolonged period without consulting oral surgeon.

Hope this serves your purpose.
Take care.
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Is Doxycyclin Safe For Use In Patients With Dental Implants?

Hello, Thanks for posting on HCM, I think the dose of 100mg trice daily is not very much recommended. General dosage is 200mg daily divided into two dose. Maybe you are experiencing side effect from high dose. Doxycycline could be safe for use with peridontal diseases but I am not sure of its safety with dental implants. I think you should check with your dentist. Hope this helps