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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Vaporized Marijuana and Dental Surgury
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Vaporized Marijuana and Dental Surgury
by McBobby, Aug 09, 2005 12:00AM
Hello. I am to recive a bone graft and some implants to my upper jaw bone in september and I was told I would have to quit smoking while it was healing. I don't smoke cigarettes but I have been a regular marijuana smoker for 35 years. What I am wondering is if using a quality vaporizer for marijuana is a safe alternative during this time (since there is no smoke)? Also, how much is the risk of not healing properly decreased by using a vaporizer? Thank you very much for your time.
Rob
Rob
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Aug 11, 2005 12:00AM
, Aug 11, 2005 12:00AM
I do not know the effect a vaporizer would have on the healing process for the graft and implants. I do believe that you are increasing the percentage failure rate for these procedures.
