Who Can Get Implant Treatment? Is There an Age Limit?

Implant treatment is defined as screws placed in the jawbone of patients for the treatment of missing teeth. The inserted screws have a durable structure made of titanium. The top of the screws consists of dental prosthesis. The best part of the implant treatment method is that it does not harm other teeth. The treatment is carried out without damaging the teeth next to the teeth on which the implant treatment is applied. The tooth with implant treatment is used as a root, and eating is continued as with natural teeth, and it does not affect speech. For these reasons, implant treatment is preferred quite often.

How is Implant Treatment Done?

Implant treatment is applied in cases where a single tooth is missing, multiple teeth are missing, or even no teeth are present. A light sedation is given during the process of this treatment. An x-ray of the jaw should be taken before starting the treatment process. During this process, measurements of the jawbone and other teeth are taken. To begin with, implants are placed properly on the teeth and then a certain healing process is required. It takes an average of 3 months for lower jaw teeth to heal and 6 months for upper jaw teeth.

Implant Treatment Methods

It is also possible to use zirconium as an implant. This treatment method is seen as the new trend implants. Zirconium may be preferred to make the narrow jawbone more durable. It is no different from the titanium treatment, except for its durability. It is also a more aesthetically pleasing choice. It also has the feature of never changing color over time.

Who Can Get Implant Treatment?

It is not appropriate to apply this treatment during pregnancy. The treatment process is riskier for people who use alcohol or drugs.

Those under radiotherapy treatment

• For those who have not completed their bone development
• High blood pressure patients
• hemophilia patients
• diabetic patients
• Implant treatment is not considered suitable for those with chronic cardiovascular diseases.

Age Limit for Implant Treatment

The age limit for implant treatment is the age of completion of bone development. Depending on the developmental process, which varies from person to person, the appropriate age for treatment is determined by physicians. We welcome everyone who needs implant treatment to our dental office.