Can I get implants after having wore dentures for several years?

June 15, 2017
Asked By:julz_b21 in Lexington, KY

I am in the process of getting dentures at the age of 43. I never got any temporary dentures and lost my teeth gradually over a 10 year period. I would absolutely love to have implants, more so to preserve the bone structure than for convenience. if I were to wear these dentures for several years, would it be possible for me to get implants and if so, would there be greater complications than if I had just gotten implants to start with?

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June 19, 2017

Answer: Bone shrinks while wearing dentures

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Answer: Bone shrinks while wearing dentures

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February 2, 2018

Answer: Implants after several years of wearing dentures

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Answer: Implants after several years of wearing dentures

August 8, 2017

Answer: Implants are still an option after wearing dentures

August 8, 2017

Answer: Implants are still an option after wearing dentures

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July 25, 2017

Answer: Late better than never

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Answer: Late better than never

June 30, 2017

Answer: Dental Implants After Dentures

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Answer: Dental Implants After Dentures

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