My daughter is almost seventeen, are implants an option?

by Carol Doyle
(Cheshire )

My daughter is coming up to seventeen years of age, she has lost her central incisor due to an accident and would like to recieve a dental implant. A dentist at the dental hospital recommended to wait until she is at least eighteen years of age so her growth is complete.

I have researched the case and discovered that it is neccessary to wait until the growth of my daughter is complete before an implant is an avaiable option. I plan for her to recieve an x-ray of her wrist to see whether her growth is complete. I have also heard rumours that the face grows after the body for a longer period of time, am I putting my daghter in harm if an impant in inserted at the age of seventeen?

A bridge is not an option that we find suitable and her temporary dentue may cause decay of the gum if left for a long period of time. What are the consequences of recieving an implant at her age if she has not stopped growing?

I appreciate any helpful responses