DENTAL IMPLANTS: IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT? - Dr. Cesare Paoleschi, dentist in Florence and Viareggio Tuscany, Italy

dental implants

»	dental implants: Q&A
»	what are the advantages...
»	implants by case
»	when the bone is missing
»	is there an age limit...?
»	how many implants do I need?
»	is implant insertion painful?
»	how long do the implants last?
»	how much do implants cost?
»	mini-implants
»	how to chose an implant
»	treatment plan
»	dental implants without surgery
»	sinus lift
»	the importance of hygiene
»	are you scared of the dentist?

professional teeth whitening

»	teeth whitening

lasers

the laser

surgery

»	surgery room

Early loading of sandblasted, acid-etched implants in the posterior maxilla and mandible: a 1-year follow-up report from a multicenter 3-year prospective study... (click here)

Osseointegrated implant for single-tooth replacement: a retrospective multicenter study on routine use in private practice... (click here)

Dental implants: Is there an age limit for this treatment?

Age is not a deterrent for this kind of treatment, the determining factor is the individual patient's state of health. Many patients of seventy or more years of age are much better surgical candidates than younger patients having systemic or physical complications. In truth, there is no preferable age for this sort of treatment, exactly as there is no ideal age for leg prothesis or bypass. If a person is in good physical condition, there is no counter indication to his desire of improved life quality…

last update: 21 January 2008

disclaimer: the information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace,
the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician.