Age should never be a barrier to quality of life – especially when it comes to smiling, speaking, and eating with confidence. A question we hear often is: “Can I still get dental implants after 70, especially if I have significant bone loss?” The answer is an emphatic yes, thanks to advancements in Immediate Loading Implant Dentistry, specifically with CorticoBasal® implants.
Age and Bone Loss: No Longer a Limitation
Traditional dental implant procedures often rely on the availability of ample spongy bone (spongiosa), necessitating bone grafts or sinus lifts when bone loss is present. These methods involve lengthy healing times and multiple visits – an inconvenient and sometimes intimidating process for elderly patients.
However, immediate-loading dental implantology introduces a paradigm shift. CorticoBasal® implants, designed to anchor directly into the cortical (basal) bone – a much denser and stable part of the jaw – allow for immediate tooth placement, even in cases of advanced age and significant bone resorption.
Types of Immediate-Loading Implants
Several modern systems fall under the immediate-loading category:
- CorticoBasal® Implants
- Strategic Implants®
- Basal Implants
Each of these systems have fundamentally the same principals and bypasses the need for bone grafting by utilizing stronger basal bone, enabling quicker recovery and long-term stability.
What to Expect During the Dental Implant Procedure
- On Day 1, any remaining teeth (if damaged) are extracted, and the CorticoBasal® implants are placed under local anesthesia.
- Within 48 to 72 hours, permanent fixed teeth are attached – typically made of zirconia or ceramic, tailored for your comfort and bite alignment.
- Because the surgery is flapless and the implants are immediately loaded, healing is faster and more predictable.
Why Seniors Trust This Approach
- No hospitalization or general anesthesia
- Minimal discomfort with flapless technique
- Fixed teeth in just 2 to 3 days
- No bone grafts or sinus lifts
- Proven success even in patients aged 75+
Final Thought
If you’re above 70 and have experienced bone loss, you no longer need to accept dentures as your only option. Immediate-loading CorticoBasal® implants offer a clinically sound, time-efficient solution rooted in advanced implant dentistry. The dental implant procedure has truly evolved to accommodate the needs of senior and super-senior citizens – both in safety and effectiveness.
Contact Dr. Vivek Gaur now at Simpladent Clinics and transform your life, regardless of age.
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