Overview
Many people assume dental implants are only suitable for younger patients, but age alone does not automatically prevent someone from receiving implant treatment.
At All-On-4 Plus®, our clinicians assess factors such as bone quality, gum health, medical history, healing ability and overall systemic health, rather than focusing solely on biological age. Some older patients may still be suitable candidates if their oral and general health support treatment planning, we have treated patients from 20-85 years old! It just depends on your current dental situation and health.
The All-On-4 Plus® system was developed to help restore full-arch function with fewer implants and carefully planned implant positioning. The treatment approach combines digital planning, implant surgery, prosthetic design and coordinated workflows designed to support long-term stability and function.
Patients undergo a detailed assessment before treatment, which may include x-rays and digital scans, review of medical conditions, medications, bone structure and daily habits such as smoking. These factors are able to affect both the healing and long-term implant stability.
In younger patients, clinicians may also need to confirm that jaw growth is complete before implant treatment proceeds.
Every case is different. The most suitable way to determine eligibility is through an assessment through a consultation with an All-On-4 Plus® clinician at one of our All On 4 Plus® Premium Provider.
Common Questions
Read the most common asked questions and answers relating to age that we receive below.
No. There is no fixed upper age limit for dental implants. As we mentioned we have treatment patients as young as 25 and as old as 85, suitability depends more on health, dental and bone quality and healing capacity than age alone.
Yes, older adults may still be suitable candidates for treatment if their oral health and general medical condition support implant surgery and healing.
Dental implants rely on integration with the jawbone for longterm stabilisation and success. Bone quality and bone volume help support implant stability and long-term function. If a person has poor bone quality, it doesn't mean that they can't have treatment, it just means that they will have to have a different type of implant (zygoma implants).
Yes. Medical conditions, medications, smoking status, immune health and healing capacity can all influence surgical planning and recovery.
Yes, however in some cases, clinicians may try to see if other dental treatments are possible before going ahead with this treatment. In some younger patients, clinicians may recommend waiting until jaw growth is complete before placing implants.
Assessments include x-rays, bone evaluation, medical history review, oral examination and treatment planning discussions.
Healing times can vary between individuals. Factors such as systemic health, smoking, medications and bone quality may affect recovery and implant integration.
The best way is to attend a consultation and clinical assessment with one of our clinicians at one of our All-On-4 Plus® Premium Providers, who can assess your individual situation and discuss suitable treatment options for you. You can also take the initial assessment test on our website here.