Implant treatment is the placement of an artificial tooth root made of titanium in the jawbone to replace missing teeth. Dental prothesis are then placed, and the implant treatment is completed. Implant treatment has some advantages over other treatments. This treatment can be applied without damaging the adjacent teeth, the adjacent teeth do not need to be shaped. Thanks to the implant treatment, you can eat , laugh and talk comfortably. Before the treatment starts, the patient is examined in detail and X-ray is taken. The appropriate age for implant treatment is patients over the age of 18. Because this treatment should be applied to individuals who have completed their jaw and face development.
Implant at a Young Age
Even if implant treatment would be applied to young patients who have not completed their development, the earliest age range is 17 to 18 years for men and 16 to 17 years for women. Before starting the implant treatment for young patients, the necessary estimates should be predicted so that the treatment planning can be made and it can be decided whether to start the treatment or not. Of course, each individual’s development differs from others. For this reason, these age ranges are general averages. In order to have a clear idea about implant treatment, It is very important to examine the x-rays that will be taken in addition to the doctor examination. This treatment can be applied to many people with good health regardless of their age . In other words, there is a minimum age limit for implant treatment, however there is no upper age limit.