How long do implants last?
It is not known how long implants will last. In the body, the wall of the implant may weaken and become disrupted. This is more likely when there is an impact injury, such as from the steering wheel of a car or fall. The implant may or may not last a lifetime and depends upon the manufacturing process and other, as yet, unknown factors. FINAL RESULTS Most patients are extremely happy with breast augmentation. There is a certain amount of increased self esteem and self confidence which may result. The patient who desires augmentation should not be influenced by family or friends as to whether or not the surgery should be performed and what size is most desirable. This is a very personal matter to most patients and satisfaction is best when the patient makes the decisions.
Well maintained implants placed into adequate bone can be expected to last for may years and probably for your lifetime. However, just as you would expect conventional crowns, bridges and fillings to need occasional repairs or replacements during their lifetime, your implant-supported teeth may also have similar maintenance requirements over theirs. Both smoking and heavy alcohol consumption reduce the survival of implants (and teeth). If you think that either of these two habits could be a problem for you and your implants, it may be advisable to avoid this form of dental treatment or accept the higher risk of implant failure.
« back to home« back to questions Dental implants provide a lifetime replacement for your missing teeth by permanently integrating with your jawbone. In fact, most dental implants make a stronger bond with your jawbone than do the natural roots of your existing teeth. By comparison, research demonstrates that the typical tooth-supported bridge lasts from 7-10 years and that partials and dentures are functional for approximately 5 years. Insurance statistics also indicate that bridges, partials and dentures last 5 years, as insurance companies generally pay for new replacements every 5 years.
