How long do dental implant last?

 

How long do dental implant last?

 

 

 

 

Many people usually think

how long dental implants last before

the procedure. Like the lifespan of human

healthy teeth is vary from person to person,

dental implants also depend on oral status,

health condition, dentist’s skill,

patient’s careful care, ectc…

Therefore, dentists will not be able to

predict exactly how long implants work.

 

 

 

 

However, the average lifespan for a

well-maintained dental crown is about

10 years and dental implants can be used

permanently with good care.

There are still many studies about

the life expectancy of dental implants

but no definite answers to this question.

Since there are various types of dental

prosthesis and treatment methods,

the released studies are just reference

resource and the lifespan for

dental prosthesis is unpredictable.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Jeong-Taek LEE of S-PLANT Dental Hospital

said “The lifespan of dental implants

should be considered but the treatment for

maintenance of natural teeth is also

important in the long run.

Although it is hard to predict

how long dental implants long,

assuming natural teeth are 100 points,

both patient and dentist should try to

maintain 100 points of dental implants

as long as possible”.

 

 

 

 

Plus, even if the lifespan of dental implant

is around 10 years, the placed implants

don’t need to be changed in 10 years.

Patients should not neglect the implant for

10 years since it looks and patient

should not neglect constant care of

implant although it looks well for 10 years.

If you get proper treatment and follow

doctor’s directions, you can keep your

implants healthy for a long time.

 

 

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