What is the long-term success rate for dental implants?
Long term success with dental implants varies with the patient’s habits. Implants must be treated and cared for like natural teeth. For the patient willing to care for their implants, they can expect an 80% success rate at 30 years. The 10 year success rate is over 90%. This is the type of success most patients find quite satisfactory. How does that compare with dentures, partials, and bridges? Current research indicates the average life of a bridge is 12.5 years. It is also noted that the teeth that support a bridge or partial are 15 times more likely to have problems when compared to teeth next to an implant.
