A member asked:

Dad 81, dentures(upper)came off. d-ist says new dent with 3 suppt implants(ip) or new dent with add teeth.can dad tolerate ip at older ages?do ip now?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Evaluate carefully: Dad's primary care physician should make the call based on cardiovascular status, pulmonary condition and whether risk is warentedi in terms of life quality

Answered 8/1/2018

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Dr. Andres Carbunaru answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Prosthodontics

Yes: Age is not a contraindication for implants in grown ups... His medical records are. It is advisable to get check by his physician and get a medical clearance for dental surgery. ( Type of anesthetic, etc)

Answered 11/4/2018

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