How long should an implant last? Are they a lifetime job?
A. Implant surgery done well can last for many years. Sometimes it can be a lifetime job, but this depends on various factors, not least of which is the patient’s own responsibility to take care of the work. You don’t buy a car and expect it to keep on going for twenty years without ever having it serviced, so with implants, and indeed all complex dental restorations, there is an on-going need for a maintenance regime. We can see you ten times a year if you want, but the other 355 days the work is your responsibility.
