Why not get dental implants after age 60
There are several reasons why dental implants are not implanted after the age of 60:
1.Older people have more systemic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, which may affect oral health and the effectiveness of dental implant surgery.
2.As older people age, their gums and alveolar bone gradually shrink, which can lead to increased difficulty and risk of dental implant surgery.
3.Older people have relatively loose bones, and dental implant surgery may cause damage to the surrounding bone, resulting in a high failure rate of dental implants.
4.Older people often need to take a variety of medications that can adversely affect dental implant surgery and healing.
5.The elderly have relatively poor oral hygiene maintenance ability, and special attention needs to be paid to oral hygiene after dental implant surgery, otherwise it is easy to lead to infection and dental implant failure.
6.Older people have relatively poor immunity and recovery, and are prone to infections and other complications after dental implant surgery.
7.The economic conditions and quality of life of the elderly may not be as good as that of the young, and dental implant surgery may put greater pressure on their finances and lives.
In summary, dental implant surgery is not recommended after the age of 60. If the elderly do need a restoration, they should choose other appropriate restoration methods according to the specific situation, such as removable dentures or fixed dentures. Before any oral **, you should fully understand the general condition and oral condition of the elderly, and formulate a personalized **plan to ensure the safety and effect of **.
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