Can I get implants at 65 after having implants since 16-years old?

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I have had, a full set of dentures, since I was 16, now 65, and was wondering if I would be able to get implants?

Ricardo Alvarez, DDS · Answer

Hello!

There is no limit of age when it comes to surgical implants, as long as the area where the implants is needed is in optimal conditions this means that the quality, height and thickness of your bone is good as well as your health in general the study that will help your implantology determine this is a CT scan (tridimensional view) of the area where the implants needs to be placed and even if is not in good conditions make sure you discuss with your dentist about bone grafting.
I hope my answer was helpful.
Regards

Dushyanth Paul, MDS · Answer

You can surely have dental implants!
As you had been wearing dentures for a prolonged duration, there can be some amount of bone loss expected due to being edentulous for years together.
Depending upon the availability of the underlying bone, we can plan to place either 6 or 8 straight dental implants or proceed with advanced dental implant protocols like the All-on-4 technique. In this technique, the teeth set of the entire jaw can be  replaced by placing two straight dental implants along with two slanting implants.

Ajay Krishna, BDS, MDS · Answer

Please take a CBCT scan to check for the bone ,If you have minimum available bone also ,u shouldn’t be worried because with the new implant techniques like (all on 4 technique) you can have mininum implants placed and achieve desired results With out any bone grafting procedures.
Good luck with your treatment!!

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Technology is very advance now. Implants should be a great option for you, but please schedule a consultation an implantologist to make sure you are a good candidate.All the best to you!

Sanaz Vahid, DDS · Answer

Hello,
Implants are almost always a possible treatment option. Age or previous use of dentures is never a contraindication. However because you have dentures for a long time resorption of the bone in your lower jaw is always a possibility. A surgeon would need to take a 3D CBCT x-ray to determine how much bone you have for potential implants.

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

You would need xrays to determine how much bone you have available for implants. If your bone has resorbed significantly, you may need bone grafting prior to implant placement. It's also possible that implants aren't an option. Consult with a surgeon to see what options you have.

Andy Shieh, DMD · Answer

See a dentist that does implants, a periodontist, or an oral surgeon to assess your bone mass and quality. Since you’ve had your teeth taken out at such young age, your bone may have atrophied where there isn’t enough bone for implants at the areas where we usually like to place implants for denture stability. Getting a 3D CBCT mapping work up is highly recommended. Doesn’t matter how long you’ve had dentures or how old you are, as long as you have enough bone, then you’re a great candidate for implants.

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