Seniors with dental implants, what to expect?

Regarding ?: Dental implants have been mainstream for many years, an integral part of restoring the mouth just as routinely performed as root canal therapy, crowns, and fillings. Don't expect any major issues, expect minimal pain, and a restoration that will feel like your own tooth.

Seniors implants: Dental implants today is a common tooth replacement option. Contraindications to placing dental implants up to 17-18 years. But the advanced age does not create any problem if the patient's general condition is good. You can expect 10% senior citizen discount and a great outcome.

Happiness: If you have been living with partial or complete dentures, missing teeth, failing bridges, etc. you are in for a great improvement in your dental function, appearance, comfort and overall health. See a Prosthodontist for full evaluation before making any decisions. You will then find out your options for reaching optimal dental health, comfort ,function,longevity and appearance. Good luck.

Depends: Depends, but when following proper protocols & handling certain habits or medical conditions you should expect the same at any age with some degree of change due to healing ability

Benefits and Risks: Benefits: Increased or restored chewing efficiency. Risks: decreased ability to clean as you get older and become physically unable to clean them yourself. Solution: get a restoration that is hygienic and increase annual hygiene cleaning frquency.

Expectations: As long as home care is followed (daily brushing and flossing plus routine visits to the dentist for cleanings) implants will last many years with few issues.