{"id":359,"date":"2023-02-08T18:11:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T18:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=359"},"modified":"2023-02-08T18:11:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T18:11:26","slug":"what-is-the-age-limit-for-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/what-is-the-age-limit-for-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I Too Old for Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Smiling500,000 people annually are investing in <\/span>dental implants<\/span><\/a> to replace their missing teeth because they provide predictable and reliable results. Most people with good oral and general health can benefit from them, but can you be too old for dental implants? No! Age is just a number if you are interested in the most successful solution for tooth loss; however, there are a few things you should know about potential risks if you’ve reached your Golden Years.<\/span>
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Dental Implants are Unique<\/span><\/h2>\n

Traditional tooth replacement methods only replace the surfaces of teeth above the gumline. Dental implants differ because they replicate both the root and the crown.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as a root while providing a stable foundation for your restoration, which is attached using an abutment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Candidacy for Dental Implants<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you’ve lost a single tooth, multiple teeth, or an entire arch, good oral and general health are requirements for dental implants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unfortunately, oral health issues, medical conditions, and certain medications that coincide with aging can make your procedure a little riskier. Don’t worry, your dentist will create the personalized plan you need to replace your lost teeth safely, depending on your situation, like:<\/span><\/p>\n