{"id":3008,"date":"2025-10-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/actualitat\/dental-implants-from-the-age-of-60-yes-it-is-possible-and-should-be-done\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T22:00:00","slug":"dental-implants-from-the-age-of-60-yes-it-is-possible-and-should-be-done","status":"publish","type":"actualitat","link":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/news\/dental-implants-from-the-age-of-60-yes-it-is-possible-and-should-be-done\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental implants from the age of 60: yes, it is possible (and should be done)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants from the age of 60: yes, it can (and should) be done. Age is not a limit to chewing, speaking and smiling safely again. Being over 60 is not an obstacle to regaining your smile with dental implants.<\/p>\n<p>On the contrary: it is an ideal stage to commit to health, functionality and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>The loss of teeth affects many people, but the good news is that today dental implants are a safe, effective and lasting solution at any age.<\/p>\n<p>At Cl\u00ednica Cervera, we support patients who decide to take this step with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering this option or want to learn more to help a family member, keep reading: this may interest you.<\/p>\n<h2>Can older people have dental implants?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, without a doubt.<\/p>\n<p>Age is not a contraindication for implants.<\/p>\n<p>What is evaluated in each case is the general state of health, bone density and oral hygiene.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, studies show that the success rate of implants in people over 60 is just as high as in younger people.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, according to recent data, more than 38% of people over 60 in Spain already have dental implants.<\/p>\n<p>This shows that more and more people are opting for this treatment as a comfortable and functional alternative to traditional removable prostheses.<\/p>\n<h2>Why opt for dental implants after 60?<\/h2>\n<p>The benefits of implants are multiple, the following stand out:<br \/>\n ##BULLET##They recover chewing ability, allowing a varied and healthy diet.<br \/>\n ##BULLET##They improve speech, pronunciation and confidence when communicating.<br \/>\n ##BULLET##They provide stability and comfort, without discomfort or displacement as occurs with some removable prostheses.<br \/>\n ##BULLET##They improve facial aesthetics, as they help preserve the bone and shape of the face.<br \/>\n ##BULLET##They increase self-esteem, allowing you to smile again without complexes.<\/p>\n<p>And most importantly: they improve the quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Eating without pain, laughing without worry, feeling safe&#8230; has no age.<\/p>\n<h2>What if there is little bone?<\/h2>\n<p>It is a common fear, but it is not a problem without a solution.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to advances in implantology, today there are bone regeneration techniques, shorter or inclined grafts or implants, which allow implants to be placed even in patients with advanced bone loss.<\/p>\n<p>At Cl\u00ednica Cervera, we carry out a personalized study of each case to assess the most appropriate options.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is always to offer safe, comfortable treatment adapted to the needs of each person.<\/p>\n<p>Dental implants and general health Another common myth is that, after a certain age or if you have chronic diseases such as hypertension or diabetes, implants are contraindicated.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, many elderly patients can benefit from this treatment, as long as they are well medically monitored.<\/p>\n<p>That is why it is essential to carry out a complete assessment, have good professional follow-up and maintain adequate oral hygiene.<\/p>\n<p>With these habits, implants can last for many years\u2014and with excellent results.<\/p>\n<p>In short: yes, it can (and should) be done. Being over 60 years old does not mean giving up a healthy, aesthetic and functional mouth.<\/p>\n<p>On the contrary: it is the perfect time to commit to health and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Dental implants offer a modern and safe solution to improve quality of life, regardless of age.<\/p>\n<p>At Cl\u00ednica Cervera we accompany you throughout the entire process: from diagnosis to subsequent follow-up.<\/p>\n<p>Because your smile, your comfort and your peace of mind also deserve a second chance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3009,"template":"","categoria":[73],"class_list":["post-3008","actualitat","type-actualitat","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria-tractaments"],"meta_box":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualitat\/3008","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualitat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/actualitat"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3008"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria?post=3008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}