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Dental Implants for Senior Patients – Are You Too Old for a Dental Implant?
Living in the 21st century means you are likely going to live longer than the generations before you as long as you practice healthy habits and take good care of yourself. Because we live longer, certain medical procedures can be considered by older patients.
Just because you are a senior does not mean you have to miss out on life-changing dental treatments, such as a dental implant. Drs. Jay and Clare offer dental implants to patients who visit Scenic Bluffs Dental in Prescott, Wisconsin. Dental implants are the “gold standard” for tooth replacement solutions, and they can be provided to patients of all ages with a fully developed and healthy jaw.
Are Seniors Good Candidates for Dental Implants?
To put it simply, yes! Senior patients and those who have reduced jawbone density due to osteoporosis or osteopenia have seen similar levels of success and healing with the same predictability as younger patients. If you are treating osteoporosis with a bone-sparing medication, the outcome of a dental implant procedure will not necessarily be affected.
Of course, if you do have osteoporosis and are considering a dental implant, it would be in your best interest to speak to your dentist so they can determine if you remain a good candidate for the dental implant procedure.
There is no true age where you will suddenly be considered “too old” for a dental implant. You would be regarded as a candidate for the treatment if you are reasonably healthy and have sufficient bone to support the implant. If you have not looked into dental implants to replace a missing tooth just because you think you are too old, you should visit your dentist. Dental implants will vastly improve your quality of life, so there is no reason to miss out due to an assumption.
If you have questions about dental implants or are ready to improve your life with a dental implant for missing teeth, please call Scenic Bluffs Dental today at (715) 997-4990.
Dr. Jay and Dr. Clare
Scenic Bluffs Dental is headed by the husband and wife duo, Dr. Jay Feuillerat and Dr. Samantha Clare.
Dr. Jay Feuillerat blends scientific expertise with an artistic touch to craft custom smiles. He earned his biology degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he was recognized for his exceptional work in prosthodontics and endodontics. Dr. Jay’s ongoing postgraduate education in contemporary, esthetic, and implant dentistry and digital dentistry highlights his commitment to providing reliable expert care. His dedication, passion, and experience make him a trusted authority in dental health.
Dr. Samantha Clare. has been passionate about dentistry since she was five. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology and management from St. Olaf College and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Clare continually enhances her skills through advanced training in esthetic and implant dentistry, sedation dentistry, and more. Her involvement with the Spear Study Club and hands-on sessions with the Zimmer and Spear Institutes emphasize her commitment to evidence-based practice. Dr. Clare's dedication and expertise make her a trusted and authoritative figure in dentistry.
