84 year old needs denture replacement. He no lower teeth and receding gums . Dentures are "floating" eating limited and he is loosing weight. What are options for replacement low cost? Implants are not good investment based on age. Individual has Tricare, Medicare and Medicaid (A&B)
April 6, 2012
Answer: 84 year old needs something to stablize dentures
I would not suggest implants for an 84 year old who is on a limited budget and wants his dentures stablized so he can eat. They are way to costly. I would start with the least expensive solution and then move up the ladder! The least expensive one and a good one is Suction Cup Dentures. They can be used for maxillary as well as mandibular restorations and any existing denture can be easily converted to suction cup dentures. Now the next solution for him, if this one does not work, would be to try MDIs or mini implants. They are titanium rods that are very small that are placed into the jaw and screwed in.The top of the implant has a ball on it. A socket is placed on the denture and just like a ball and socket it is snapped in place. Stablization usually can be done with two mini implants. It is an easy two hour procedure in the dental office and we have had very happy denture patients with this procedure and it is affordable. Hope these suggestions help you
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April 6, 2012
Answer: 84 year old needs something to stablize dentures
I would not suggest implants for an 84 year old who is on a limited budget and wants his dentures stablized so he can eat. They are way to costly. I would start with the least expensive solution and then move up the ladder! The least expensive one and a good one is Suction Cup Dentures. They can be used for maxillary as well as mandibular restorations and any existing denture can be easily converted to suction cup dentures. Now the next solution for him, if this one does not work, would be to try MDIs or mini implants. They are titanium rods that are very small that are placed into the jaw and screwed in.The top of the implant has a ball on it. A socket is placed on the denture and just like a ball and socket it is snapped in place. Stablization usually can be done with two mini implants. It is an easy two hour procedure in the dental office and we have had very happy denture patients with this procedure and it is affordable. Hope these suggestions help you
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April 6, 2012
Answer: Implants are especially good for elderly people with dentures
His best bet is to get two implants to stabalize his lower denture. They will be a great investment because his quality of life and health (due to better nutrition) will improve tremendously.
You can try to make new dentures but if he has advanced bone loss, it won't help.
Hope this helps
Dr. T
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April 6, 2012
Answer: Implants are especially good for elderly people with dentures
His best bet is to get two implants to stabalize his lower denture. They will be a great investment because his quality of life and health (due to better nutrition) will improve tremendously.
You can try to make new dentures but if he has advanced bone loss, it won't help.
Hope this helps
Dr. T
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