Dental implants for patients 80 and older
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at placing dental implants right after removing a tooth in people who are 80 or older. It aims to see how well these implants work in very elderly patients and if they can improve quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 80 years old or older
- You need a dental implant to replace a tooth that was just pulled
- You are healthy enough for a minor mouth surgery
- You can come back for check-ups and keep up with maintenance
- You do not have serious uncontrolled health problems like diabetes or heart disease
- You have not had radiation to your head or neck, and you do not take certain bone-strengthening medications (like bisphosphonates) by IV
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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