Dental implants designed specifically for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Treated by: Both Specialists · Diabetic Protocol · From $1,000–$2,000 per implant
Diabetes affects your body's ability to heal. High blood sugar slows wound recovery, reduces blood flow to the gums, and weakens your immune system's ability to fight infection. For decades, this meant diabetic patients were told they simply couldn't get implants — or were given standard implants that failed at significantly higher rates.
Kainos Dental built their practice around solving this exact problem. Their approach combines three elements that most clinics don't offer together: implant material specifically chosen for compromised bone, laser sterilization that eliminates infection risk at the surgical site, and a post-operative monitoring protocol designed for diabetic healing timelines.
Standard dental implants use commercially pure titanium (Grade 4). Kainos Dental uses Grade 5 Titanium with hydroxyapatite (HA) plasma coating from Himed, a US-based coating facility. The implant fixtures are machined in Korea, shipped to the USA for the HA coating process, then returned to Korea for sterilization and packaging.
Why does this matter for diabetic patients? HA coating mimics the mineral composition of natural bone. When placed in the jaw, the coating creates a bioactive surface that encourages faster and stronger bone integration — exactly what diabetic patients need, since their natural healing is compromised. A study published in Cell and Trends in Biotechnology (2017) found that HA-coated implants showed 13.2% higher survival rates in type 2 diabetic patients compared to standard titanium.
The same Himed coating facility serves major implant brands worldwide, including Osstem, Implant Direct, and Paragon systems. This isn't experimental technology — it's established science applied specifically to the patients who need it most.
Before surgery, Dr. Lee reviews your HbA1c levels and recent blood sugar history. Patients with well-controlled diabetes (HbA1c below 8%) are generally good candidates. The protocol includes:
Pre-surgical preparation: Blood sugar optimization guidelines, pre-operative antibiotics if indicated, Cone Beam CT scan for precise 3D surgical planning.
During surgery: LOKKI YAP Laser (France) for surgical site sterilization — eliminates bacteria more effectively than chemical agents. Himed HA-coated Grade 5 Titanium implant placement. Biosynthetic membrane application over the surgical site to accelerate healing.
Post-operative care: Modified healing timeline (typically 4–6 months vs. 3–4 months for non-diabetic patients). Follow-up schedule at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. Remote video consultations available for international patients after returning home.
You might be a good fit if you have been told they cannot get implants due to diabetes, have experienced implant failure at another clinic related to diabetic complications, have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and want implants placed by a team that specializes in diabetic cases, or have diabetes combined with other risk factors like osteoporosis or bone loss.
In the United States, specialized implant procedures for diabetic patients typically cost $4,000–$6,000+ per implant, often with additional fees for bone grafting and specialized monitoring. At Kainos Dental, the same treatment with Himed HA-coated implants costs $1,000–$2,000 per implant — a savings of 50–67%.
Note: ⚠ Pricing note: diabetic/osteoporosis implant pricing on this page has not yet been separately confirmed on Kainos Dental's 2025 fee schedule. Your actual quote will be provided directly by Kainos Dental after reviewing your case.
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