Do Dental Implants Last a Lifetime?
Ira asks:
I have been told that implants can last for life time. Then why do people need to remove implants after some years? What contributes to this?
Hi Ira,
Most dental implants do in fact last a lifetime.
However, medical health does play a role; if the person is a diabetic or smoker, this may reduce the longevity. In addition, some patients are heavy grinders (bruxers) which can also affect the implant.
Furthermore, it depends on the prognosis that can usually be determined before the implant is even placed, i.e. bone quality, and volume.
In the 25 years that I have been placing implants I have only lost 2 after the first year, and even in the first year the loss has been less than 2%. So if placed properly very few implants have to be removed once they have integrated.
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How long do dental implants last?
Dental implants can be a life-time solution to replacement of missing teeth providing the following important criteria are met:
1. Proper size and length of implants placed
2. Adequate bone foundation is present
3. Use of custom abutments and restoration (crown) that are well made with precision fit.
4. Restorations in harmony with surrounding gum tissue and also in a balanced bite.
5. Use of well researched and accepted dental implants (There are a lot of cheaper and less well known implants with unknown studies and materials).
6. Implant placed by experienced surgeon
7. Proper hygiene and regular follow up by your dentist
8. Individual's health- Diabetes and any disorders affecting immune system can increase chances of inflammation or infection.
9. Smoking- Can be a factor in some people
10. Use of a good laboratory who fabricates the abutments and crowns.
With these factors in mind, I do tell my patients that dental implants are for life. In-fact we guarantee them.
There are no short cuts to great results. Following the best practices, techniques, materials, and knowledge by expert clinicians creates long lasting and successful results.
Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi
Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi
http://www.facialart.com/
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