Dental implants are titanium screws which are placed in the bone . Over a period of 4-6 months these screws gets fused with the bone and act as root of the tooth , which can then be loaded with crowns which are visible portion of the teeth.
Dental implants can be done at any age , especially in older age patients as it is usually at this age people generally lose their teeth. Since implant supported crowns are fixed alternative to lost tooth it enables patient in better chewing capability.
Patients in older age brackets does require fixed set of teeth as it is very essential for them to chew their food efficiently so as to better utilize the nutrients from the food. For a better chewing efficiency a fixed set of teeth becomes highly essential. This is where the effectiveness of implants comes into play.
But there are several factors which must be taken into consideration while placing implants in geriatric patients. Firstly the attitude of patients towards getting the implants must be clearly noticed. That is first the patient must realize that a fixed treatment in form of implants is always better than removal ones. They should be made aware the benefits of implant supported teeth over removable ones. They should also be explained that not just the treatment but also maintenance of implants are also highly essential for a successful outcome. Hence a regular check up and meticulous cleaning of the area should be performed on daily basis. Secondly the medical condition of patients must be clearly established because that determines if the treatment would be successful or not. Clear history of any medications or past history of any medical situation should also be clearly noted before proceeding with the implant placement.
If every condition is successfully met then implant is to be considered and age is definitely not a criteria for implants.
We at Aesthetica have specialized team of doctors who are experts in implant placement procedures.
