There is no age limit for getting dental implants. In some cases, patients are considered too young to have dental implants because their jaw bone isn’t fully developed. When dental implants are placed in a jaw prematurely, the implants may shift out as the jawbone continues to evolve. Otherwise, the only factor that a person getting a dental implant must consider is their general medical health. The healing time for patients with diabetes and those who have the habit of smoking is longer compared to healthy individuals.