“What is the life of a tooth implant?”
The doctor has recommended me to get a tooth implant done. The entire procedure costs a lot. I would like to know what the life of a tooth implant is to see if it is worth the money.
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Sadly, there is no way to guarantee the lifespan of a dental implant. It is a man-made replacement designed to do the best possible to replace what was developed naturally by the human body. Keeping the bone, gum tissue and blood vessels healthy around the dental implant will give the best long term prognosis.
It depends of many circumstances, like the area, quality and quantity of bone and the amount of connective tissue, respecting the anatomical structures, the length, width, system, etc. smoker or not.
It could last short period of time like creating inflammation, infection of the around the implant called periimplantitis. Also, could last for many years according with studies, 10,20,30 years. Again, it depends of many circumstances. Not all the implants are for patients and not all patients are for implants.
It could last short period of time like creating inflammation, infection of the around the implant called periimplantitis. Also, could last for many years according with studies, 10,20,30 years. Again, it depends of many circumstances. Not all the implants are for patients and not all patients are for implants.
Implants are very good replacements and have been seen to last for as long as 40 plus years in humans. Yes they can fail but it is very seldom and normally there is a very good reason for failing if they do
No life span for an implant if it’s done correctly, and no failure, it can last you your lifetime.
Implants have been very successful. If a good diagnosis and proper treatment is completed, I have cases that lasted over 35 years. YOU MUST have good dental maintenance, excellent home care, and periodic examination of the area.
Dental implants have proven themselves a reliable method of tooth replacement. Many, many implants perform for more than 20 years without danger to the patient. Few if any dental restorations achieve this. The most important predictor of success is not the implant but the patient. If the individual is in constant need of dental treatment due to medical, home care or chronic illnesses issues the implant may have a shorter life. Most implants that fail do so due to biologic factors (chronic inflammation, periodontal disease, excessive biting forces, etc) rather than material factors (implant fracture, etc)
An implant does not relieve the patient of maintenance responsibility.
The implant in a suitable patient will almost certainly "last " 10 years often many more.
An implant does not relieve the patient of maintenance responsibility.
The implant in a suitable patient will almost certainly "last " 10 years often many more.
Tooth implant longevity depends on a variety of factors, such as the quality of the bone, your bite (occlusion), your oral hygiene, the surgeon who placed the implant, and many more. We have seen results where an implant has failed in the first year and some which lasted over 25 years.
From 1 months to 30 years
The dental implant should last a lifetime (dental literature states 32 year), the crown that is placed on top of the implant should last 10 -20 years or longer. Both of these artificial prosthesis are the longest lasting restorations known to mankind. What else is man made, goes into your body, almost as good as what it replaces and you use it everyday for 10-30 years with a excellent outcome?
Typically, a single tooth implant is the most successful, long-term treatment option. The lifespan of an implant is usually expected to be over 30 years. The crown on top of the implant may need to be replaced after 15+ years, but it is not uncommon for an implant crown to last 30+ years.
