Full Implants with Maximum Efficiency Using Minimal Implant Placement (65+ Implants)

Maximum efficiency with minimal implant placement

Full implants for the older generation

Implants for people in their 60s and 70s

Tooth loss in older adults is very common.

Among the natural changes that occur with age are

tooth wear, jawbone recession, gum disease, and

systemic health issues such as diabetes and osteoporosis.

For these reasons, many people consider implants,

but they often delay making a decision because of

whether treatment is possible and the overall burden involved.

However, recently, a variety of safer and more efficient implant treatment methods

for the older generation have been proposed,

and as a result, the treatment burden has been eased considerably.

In this article, we will walk through the key factors of

full-arch implant treatment for people in their 70s and those 65 and older,

as well as the methods that can be applied.

The need for sinus lift surgery

As time passes after tooth loss,

the maxillary sinus may descend.

This can change the shape of the face,

and more importantly, it leaves insufficient space for implant placement.

If the maxillary sinus has descended too far,

placing an implant may encroach on the sinus,

increasing the risk of complications such as inflammation.

In this case, sinus lift surgery must be performed first.

This procedure is divided into two methods depending on

the thickness of the remaining jawbone.

If the bone is 3 mm or more → crestal approach

If the bone is 2 mm or less → lateral approach

Using enough bone graft material,

the conditions for implant placement are first created,

and then the implant is placed.

The use of PRF implants

Chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoporosis

are common in people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s.

These conditions reduce wound healing and resistance to infection,

which can ultimately make the implant procedure itself more difficult.

One method that can be applied in such cases is PRF implants.

This method uses platelet-rich fibrin (PRF),

in which platelets and white blood cells are separated and concentrated from the patient’s own blood,

to help regenerate the alveolar bone and gum tissue.

It is a way to create a more stable implant environment

for older adults and patients with chronic conditions,

and it is also an important means of increasing treatment possibilities

for implants in people in their 60s and 70s.

Full implants with minimal placement and maximum efficiency

In the older generation, there are many cases where

very few teeth remain, or there are no teeth at all.

In such cases, the options are

full implants, implant-supported dentures, or conventional dentures.

However, replacing every tooth with an implant can be burdensome not only financially but also physically.

Therefore, a bridge-type full-arch implant, in which only a minimal number of implants are placed

and multiple prosthetic teeth are connected around them, becomes an alternative.

This offers better function and retention than simple fixed dentures,

and it can reduce unnecessary procedures.

However, this process requires an accurate diagnosis

and the planning ability of an experienced medical team.

National health insurance coverage for implants for those 65 and older

If you are 65 or older

and are a national health insurance subscriber or dependent,

you may receive health insurance benefits when getting implant treatment.

If you are not fully edentulous,

up to two implants per person for life

can be treated with only a 30% out-of-pocket payment,

which can greatly reduce the financial burden,

with the cost per implant at around 360,000 to 420,000 KRW.

A clinic for implants for people 65 and older

A full implant is not simply a procedure that replaces teeth.

It is an important treatment that restores quality of life,

helps with eating and speech,

and even affects psychological stability.

If you are having difficulty making a decision,

it is important to choose a clinic

with extensive treatment experience

and a system specialized for older adults.

Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic

provides reliable results based on

a system and experience specialized in

full implants and treatment for older adults.

For consultations regarding implants for those 65 and older,

implants for people in their 70s, and full implants,

please contact Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic.

• This post is an article presented by a medical institution due to a contractual relationship with a third party, including medical information.