Smoking and Dental Implants: Quit-Window Tips to Slash Failure Risk
Dental implants represent a sophisticated solution for replacing missing teeth, offering a return to comfortable function and a confident smile. For patients in Melbourne and across Australia, they are a popular and effective long-term option. However, the success of this treatment can be impacted by lifestyle choices, with tobacco smoking being a significant, yet controllable, risk factor. Understanding how smoking affects implants and, more importantly, when to quit, can substantially improve treatment outcomes.