How long do implants last?

Statistics indicate that they may last in excess of 30 years. Once successfully integrated with the surrounding bone, implants have long-term potential as natural teeth, if properly taken care of.

Dental implants are very successful procedures in dentistry today,with long term clinical success rates are around 95%. Dental implants are designed to be permanent, but there are many factors that can influence their long term succcess, such as the patient maintaining good oral hygiene, avoiding deleterious habits such as clenching and grinding, not smoking, maintaining a regular schedule of exams and cleanings as recommended by the dentist. Health problems can also affect the longevity of implants, diabetes, osteoporosis, blood dyscrasias among others, and medicines such as corticosteroids, and cancer drugs can also influence their long term success. In a healthy individual with good oral hygiene the long term success of implants is expected.  more

go up Documented clinical research demonstrates that implant-supported replacement teeth have been successful for over 35 years. These were some of the first root-form implant cases ever completed and they have been closely monitored from the beginning. It is highly likely that these cases will be successful throughout the lifetime of those patients. Dental implants are designed to be permanent; however many factors contribute to the long term success of implant treatment, such as home care and regular maintenance visits to the dentist or dental specialist. By comparison, research demonstrates that the typical tooth-supported bridge lasts from 7-10 years and that partials and dentures are functional for approximately 5 years. Insurance statistics indicate that bridges, partials and dentures last 5 years and they generally pay for replacements every 5 years.  more

« back to home« back to questions Dental implants provide a lifetime replacement for your missing teeth by permanently integrating with your jawbone. In fact, most dental implants make a stronger bond with your jawbone than do the natural roots of your existing teeth. By comparison, research demonstrates that the typical tooth-supported bridge lasts from 7-10 years and that partials and dentures are functional for approximately 5 years. Insurance statistics also indicate that bridges, partials and dentures last 5 years, as insurance companies generally pay for new replacements every 5 years.  more

Well maintained implants placed into adequate bone can be expected to last for may years and probably for your lifetime. However, just as you would expect conventional crowns, bridges and fillings to need occasional repairs or replacements during their lifetime, your implant-supported teeth may also have similar maintenance requirements over theirs. Both smoking and heavy alcohol consumption reduce the survival of implants (and teeth). If you think that either of these two habits could be a problem for you and your implants, it may be advisable to avoid this form of dental treatment or accept the higher risk of implant failure.  more

Most of the implants are considered permanent. Alloderm is relatively new and its duration is still being evaluated.  more

It is not known how long implants will last. In the body, the wall of the implant may weaken and become disrupted. This is more likely when there is an impact injury, such as from the steering wheel of a car or fall. The implant may or may not last a lifetime and depends upon the manufacturing process and other, as yet, unknown factors. FINAL RESULTS Most patients are extremely happy with breast augmentation. There is a certain amount of increased self esteem and self confidence which may result. The patient who desires augmentation should not be influenced by family or friends as to whether or not the surgery should be performed and what size is most desirable. This is a very personal matter to most patients and satisfaction is best when the patient makes the decisions.  more

Not forever! No medical device can be considered to last forever, just as no natural body part necessarily lasts a lifetime. It is possible for any implant to leak, and that is true of both the silicone gel and the salt-water type as well. It must be assumed that all implants will eventually wear out, because of the constant repetitive movements of the chest caused by breathing some 15,000 times a day. If every person with a pacemaker, breast implant, heart valve, penile implant, knee joint etc lived to be 100, it is likely that all of these devices would have failed by then. Implants do not have an "expiration date" when they have to be routinely replaced. But little by little they do wear out, and every year they get weaker. The national average figures just released in June 2000 are as follows: For round smooth implants the three-year figure is about 0.3% having failed, for textured implants about 2.5% having failed. Here is more information: Mentor: (both smooth and textured ...  more

Statistics indicate that they may last in excess of 35 years. Once successfully integrated with the surrounding bone, implants have a long-term potential as natural teeth, if properly taken care of.  more

Clinical research studies document Implants lasting more than twenty years. X-rays have shown improvement in bone density around the Implant, increasing up to five years after placement. Implants are statistically destined to become the longest lasting type of dental prosthesis of all time!  more