What type of factors contribute to long-term success of dental implants?
Long-term success of dental implants depends on many factors. Primarily, success will depend on the quantity and quality of the bone. The better the bone and the more available it is, the greater the chance of there being long-term success. Secondly, the experience and ability of the dental surgeon will also be a factor. Similar to any surgical procedure, there is no substitute for the experience and individual talent of the dentist. Finally, the quality of the restoration placed on top of the implant will play a the largest role in long-term implant success. If the design of the implant, crowns or, over dentures are poorly constructed, and the factor of biting forces are not balanced, even the best-placed dental implant will have a compromised survival rate.
