Is a Dental Implant Permanent?

How Long Does a Dental Implant Last?

The implant fixture can last 20 years or more when the implant is well cared for. Some last longer. So if you are having an implant in your 40s or 50s the idea is not that you will automatically need another one in a few years.

There is an important difference between the implant and the tooth attached to the implant. The crown is exposed to chewing and can wear down over time. The crown may eventually need repair or replacement even though the implant underneath is still perfectly healthy.

What Can Make an Implant Fail?

Smoking is another concern because it can interfere with healing and affect the health of the gums around the implant. So is putting force on the implant especially if you regularly grind or clench your teeth.

• Good daily cleaning matters, even though the implant itself cannot get a cavity.

• Gum problems around an implant are worth taking because the supporting bone can be affected.

• Teeth grinding, at night puts extra pressure on the crown and implant.

• Smoking can make healing harder and honestly it is one habit worth discussing with your dentist before treatment.

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