A Patient’s Guide to Dental Implants for Emeryville Seniors [Watch Now]

Dental implants offer an exciting option for anyone who is missing teeth, but this is especially true for seniors. Adults tend to face higher rates of tooth loss and untreated decay as they age. Recent estimates from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research show that the average adult aged 65 and older has an average of 6.4 missing teeth. Meanwhile, roughly 17% of older adults have no teeth at all. These patients stand to gain the most from dental implants, yet they’re also more likely to have underlying conditions that make them ineligible for the conventional route. Dr. Rose Magno has an exciting solution in store that works for more senior patients: mini implants!

If you want to know how mini implants can complete your smile, even later in life, visit our office. Dr. Magno’s practice is Emeryville’s Mini Dental Implant Center of America. This means she’s part of an elite network of dentists trained in the art of minimally invasive implant dentistry. She’s ready to show you that age isn’t a barrier to dental implants!

Think You’re Too Old for Dental Implants? Here’s Why Dr. Magno Says That’s Not True!

Dental implants make chewing easier and support a varied diet, ultimately promoting a healthier life for senior patients. If you think age alone disqualifies you from this treatment, Dr. Magno wants you to know that you are never too old for dental implants! But here’s why other dentists might have given you the wrong impression.

If you’re missing teeth but you’re older and have more complicated health issues, a dentist who only knows how to place conventional implants might say you’re not eligible to replace your missing teeth. Why? Traditional implants require patients to have a lot of available jawbone. However, this can make the procedure more complex for patients with less available jawbone. Patients might need bone grafting to accommodate the implant.

Another barrier to care is the invasive placement process for conventional implants. The procedure uses a more invasive flap surgery, which requires a larger incision in the gums and a longer healing time. Patients who are considered medically frail might have a harder time tolerating this process.

However, Dr. Magno offers a unique but trusted alternative to traditional implants: mini dental implants. These implants are much narrower and can be used for patients who have thinner jawbones. For seniors especially, mini dental implants offer another real advantage over conventional implants: no invasive surgery! Instead of making a large incision in the gums, Dr. Magno makes a tiny opening and inserts the post into the jawbone.

Mini implants can reduce the risk of complications like peri-implantitis (when the tissue around the implant becomes infected and breaks down). With all these advantages, mini implants don’t compromise on quality. Mini implants have a success rate of over 96%!

What Mini Dental Implants Can Do for Seniors

Wondering what mini dental implants can do for seniors? Hear it from Dr. Magno herself.

One of the most common uses of mini dental implants is to stabilize dentures. Loose dentures can cause discomfort and make eating and speaking difficult. By connecting your denture to mini implants, Dr. Magno can stabilize your false teeth and enhance your comfort, confidence, and speech. Patients of any age could be eligible for these changes because of the minimally invasive nature of mini dental implants!

Dr. Magno has supported patients who have worn dentures all or most of their lives. She sees many patients over 60, sometimes even in their 90s. Supporting a full-arch replacement with mini dental implants is helpful for these patients, especially because they might be losing the manual dexterity to remove and reinsert it. These patients might want a more permanent denture solution that they won’t need to remove at home.

Everyone deserves the freedom to eat their favorite foods, speak confidently, and smile proudly. If you’re struggling with missing teeth or loose dentures, it might be time to explore your options with mini dental implants. Dr. Magno’s Emeryville practice is a local headquarters for transforming smiles with these minimally invasive solutions!

Take the Next Step: Text or Call for an Affordable Consultation

If you think you’re too old for dental implants, think again! Mini dental implants are minimally invasive and suitable for seniors seeking to stabilize their dentures with a natural, beautiful replacement. Across her 25 years of implant dentistry, Dr. Magno has completed the training required to help patients overcome barriers to implant-supported restorations. Don’t assume your age or underlying health automatically disqualifies you from dental implants.

Dr. Magno has seen patients who have spent their lives caring for everyone else. If that sounds like you, we want you to finally put yourself first. Text or call our office at 510-591-0091 to set up an affordable consultation today.