Are Dental Implants as Strong as Real Teeth?

Dental‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ implants are sometimes seen as more powerful and longer-lasting than natural teeth, at least in some respects, as they do not rot and are resistant to damage.

On the other hand, natural teeth have a built-in shock absorber system through the periodontal ligament, which implants do not have, so implants are sensitive to overloading and too much force, such as when a hard object is chewed.

Strength Breakdown –

1. Bite Force:
Implants provide 80-90% of the natural tooth power, thus allowing solid chewing without the slipping of the denture.

2. Durability:

The success rate is from 90 to 96% over 10 or more years; titanium is the most durable and can last for decades, thus it is the part that outlives the crowns (3-15 years).

3. No Decay Risk:

Dental implants stay free of enamel breakdown; however, the gums still require proper hygiene to avoid bone loss.

They are a great choice for patients who are into difficult foods and want to keep the bones and stay healthy without the risk that comes with bridges.

The main risks are overload (since there is no ligament cushion) and poor quality bone, which can be lessened by grafting and giving up smoking.

Maintenance for Longevity

1. Brush and floss daily
2. See dentists twice a year
3. And do not bite hard if you want to have the same resistance as a natural ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌tooth.