Most of the teeth of the elderly are crumbling, and some have fallen out. Many elderly people want to have a set of teeth and eat more deliciously. So at the age of 70, can I still do dental implants? Let’s listen to what the dental experts in our hospital have to say!
Dental experts in our hospital pointed out: In theory, there is no upper age limit for dental implants, from teenagers with fully developed maxillofacial surfaces to the elderly in their 80s can have dental implants. Let’s take a look at those people who are not suitable for dental implants!
1. People who have inflammation in the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity and are in the acute phase should wait until the acute phase is over before orthodontic treatment.
2. People with bleeding disorders such as leukemia.
3. People with malignant tumors in the gums should not undergo dental surgery.
4. Patients with myocardial infarction, active angina pectoris, uncontrolled hypertension and heart failure that have occurred within six months should not undergo conventional orthodontic surgery.
5. People suffering from acute infectious diseases such as acute hepatitis, tuberculosis, etc., because such people should wait until the disease is stable before going to the hospital for orthodontic surgery.
Through the introduction of the above content, we are very clear that it is not a problem for a healthy 70-year-old to do dental implants!
Reminder: Doing dental implants requires high technology, equipment and other aspects, so we can’t take it lightly. When choosing a hospital for dental implant surgery, you must choose a regular hospital and a professional doctor to ensure the safety of the surgery and make the surgical effect more durable and beautiful.