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How long does an implant last?

April 26, 2017Implant

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How long does an implant last?

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Dental implants today have a very high success rate. Things that compromise these success rates are patient health (diabetes, smoking, HIV, metabolic bone disease) along with poor oral hygiene or pre-existing periodontal disease still remaining in the mouth.

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After the healing phase a correctly placed quality implant is more resistant to most influences than the natural dental root. A titanium implant with the optimum prosthetic loading will not break and it is not affected by caries. You can keep the gum and the implant site healthy with consistent oral hygiene. This means that implants can last for your entire life.

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The first implants were placed in over 40 years ago. There is no reason why an implant cannot last a lifetime. However, specific situations such as facial or occlusal trauma can negatively impact their longevity.

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For those having a good bone structure, and those who maintain their hygiene well, and are non smokers, implants easily last for more than ten years.