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Implant treatment in elderly patients
1The Brånemark Clinic, Public Dental Health Service, Faculty of Odontology, Göteborg, Sweden.
The International Journal of Prosthodontics
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Dental implants in patients over 80 show comparable success rates to younger individuals, with only minor issues in general adaptation and muscle control observed in some elderly patients.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Oral Implantology
Background:
- Elderly patients represent a growing demographic for dental implant rehabilitation.
- Limited data exists on the long-term outcomes and specific challenges of dental implants in patients exceeding 80 years of age.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the success rates and complications of dental implants in patients over 80 years old.
- To compare the outcomes in this elderly cohort with those typically observed in younger patient populations.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective clinical study followed 48 patients aged 80+ who received 254 dental implants.
- Implant survival, prosthetic complications, and patient-reported issues were assessed at second-stage surgery and during follow-up.
Main Results:
- A total of 2.5% of implants were found to be loose at second-stage surgery, with an additional 3 implants lost during follow-up.
- Most patients experienced minimal postplacement problems, similar to younger patients.
- However, 10% of elderly patients reported significant issues with general adaptation and muscle control.
Conclusions:
- Dental implant treatment is a viable option for patients over 80, demonstrating comparable implant survival rates to younger populations.
- While physical complications are minimal, careful consideration of potential adaptation and muscle control challenges in the very elderly is warranted.