Thinking of getting a dental implant in Ahmedabad, but worried about your age? You are not alone.
One of the most frequently asked questions at Silver Touch Hospitals is, “Am I too old for dental implants?” The good news is that, when it comes to replacing missing teeth with permanent substitutes, age is just a number.
Dental implants depend on the condition of your jawbone and gums, and not on your birth certificate. We successfully implant patients of age groups in their seventies, eighties, and even nineties, both at our Nirnay Nagar and Satellite branches. The focus of our evaluation is always on your medical and oral health status, not on years lived.
Factor 1: Age and General Health
There is no age ceiling regarding dental implants. For any patient, whatever the age may be, the major health concern is the ability to tolerate a minor surgery and to heal effectively.
How do implants work?
- Bone healing: Implants work because the titanium post literally fuses with the jawbone. This process is called Osseo integration. As long as your body can perform this bone-healing process, you are generally a candidate.
- Medical clearance: For our elderly patients, we coordinate in close liaison with the General Medicine and Cardiology departments to make sure any pre-existing conditions, like hypertension, are well-controlled before the procedure.
It does not matter how old you are; rather, it matters how healthy you are at this very moment.
Factor 2: Diabetes and Implant Success
Diabetes is one of the major health concerns in Ahmedabad, and many patients have the apprehension that it could disqualify them from receiving implants. That is a myth, as improvements in implantology have changed the rules.
| Diabetes control level | Impact on implant success | Key requirement |
| Properly controlled | The success rate is similar to non-diabetic patients, which is often 95%+ | Blood sugar (HbA1c) must be stable, ideally below 8% before and during the healing period |
| Uncontrolled | Delayed healing and the risk of infection is higher | Treatment is usually delayed until metabolic control is established |
You are considered a strong candidate if you manage your blood sugar effectively. We work together with you and with your physician to stabilize your levels in preparation for your dental implant in Ahmedabad procedure to ensure that there is the best possible chance for successful integration of the bone.
Factor 3: Bone Density and Oral Health
Two key local factors determine eligibility for permanent implant placement:
- Adequate volume of the jawbone
If a great deal of time has passed since a tooth went missing, the section of the jawbone beneath it may have shrunk. The implant requires enough height and width of bone to be securely anchored.
Solution: In case a deficiency of bone is realized in the 3D CBCT that we do pre-operatively, we are able to reconstruct such a foundation with advanced techniques such as a Bone Graft or Sinus Lift. This adds to the length of the treatment; however, it makes such an implant possible and highly stable.
- Healthy gums
The most significant reasons for implant failure include periodontitis that has not been treated. Healthy gums are required when placing an implant, and excellent oral hygiene is needed afterward.
Your Next Step to a Complete Smile
Ultimately, the perfect candidate for a dental implant in Ahmedabad should be anyone missing a tooth while committing himself or herself to curbing the overall health and maintaining good oral hygiene.
Don’t let age or well-managed health conditions stop you from enjoying the function and confidence a permanent implant provides. At Silver Touch Hospitals, we specialise in complex cases, with the advanced technology necessary for safe implant placement, regardless of your age.
Contact our Nirnay Nagar or Satellite branch today for an appointment and get a comprehensive dental and health evaluation.