How many years can an implant last is an urgent question for many people who want to have an implant operation.
In developed countries, the 5-year survival rate of people with dental implants is more than 95% and the 10-year survival rate is about 90%.
But these figures only reflect the average level, the length of life of each implant is not only related to the quality of treatment, but also closely related to the patient’s later physical condition, use and self-maintenance.
The latter is a decisive factor in the longevity of dental implants.
Therefore, patients who have received dental implants should strictly follow the guidance of doctors, including self-cleaning and maintenance and regular professional removal of calculus and plaque follow-up maintenance.
In this way, your implant will serve you more effectively and for a longer time.
Can tell you: one of the earliest modern dental implants, perfect service for the tooth missing has been more than 40 years!
The implant needs to coordinate with the natural tooth to maintain the normal function of the oral and maxillofacial system, and the implant should be adjusted regularly to adapt to the changing relationship.
Like natural teeth, implant teeth are made up of multiple parts, but natural teeth are organically connected, while implant teeth are connected by screws or adhesives. Regular inspection of implant teeth is necessary to check whether the various parts of the implant are faulty, so that they can be repaired in time.
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, implants can last as long as real teeth.
The relationship between the implant and the periodontal is similar to that of the natural teeth. It is necessary to carry out special cleaning of the implant around the implant and conventional cleaning of the surrounding natural teeth.
To maintain the long-term stability of dental implants.
