How old do you need to be to get dental implants?
We call the artificial roots, which are titanium metal (dental implants) and dentists apply in various sizes and diameters, to the previously extracted or immediately new tooth extraction area.
In dentistry, dentists increasingly use implants more and more every day. However, as in many treatments, there are some expectations and some necessary requirements in implant treatments. We will explain the best age for dental implants in Turkey.
Why are children not good candidates for implants?
In implant surgery, dentists need to know the quality and quantity of the jawbone in order to place the implant in the jaw. For this reason, implants can be applied to patients who have fully completed dental bone development.
Bone development is completed after 15 to 16 years of age in girls, and boys after 17 to 18 years of age. The baseline age limit for bone development in implant dental treatment is the average age of 18. There is no limit to the upper age of implant dental application. Even people who are very old, there is no harm in performing implant treatment.
There is no harm in applying implant treatment to patients whose general health condition is good, has sufficient bone in the jawbone and bone development has been completed. However, systemic disorders that may occur at this age or before may cause difficulties in the completion of implant surgery.
What is the right age for dental implants?
The success rate of implant treatment is not directly related to age. The main factors affecting the success rate in the treatment are the successful completion of the treatment after the correct planning, the condition of the person’s oral health and bone structure, the sensitivity of the person to oral and dental care during and after the treatment, and the general health status of the person. It should also be taken into account that the jawbone will melt over the years in edentulous mouths and the bone quality will decrease and this is an important determinant in terms of implant treatment. Time is one of the biggest factors for implant treatment.
We cannot say the right age for dental implants because if you meet the necessary conditions, you can take implant treatment. To make a decision on whether you are a good candidate for implants, our dental clinic in Turkey will help you and hopefully give you the best possible treatment.