How Long Do Implants Last? How Are They Maintained? The lifespan of implants is like the lifespan of a natural tooth. In other words, the aim is to be able to use them for a lifetime.

Implants There are implants that are thirty-seven years old from the date they were first made, and there are implants that have remained in the mouth for thirty-eight years.

But we haven't seen the 50th year because the history of implantology is not that long yet. It is known that implants stay in the mouth for an average of twenty to twenty-five years. But this does not mean that all implants stay in the mouth for twenty or thirty years.

How to Maintain Them?

There is a very important thing to know here. Do our teeth stay in the mouth for thirty years without any problems? Teeth that are not brushed and cared for cannot stay in the mouth for thirty years. Implants It does not decay when not brushed because it is titanium, but it can cause gum disease.

Just as gum disease occurs on teeth, gum disease can also occur around implants. If implants are not properly cared for and placed on a good surface, osteoporosis or gingivitis can occur in that area, for example, five years later, and another operation may be needed.

One implant For it to be permanent for a long time, first of all, hygiene, namely oral care, must be good. We need to brush the implants the same way we brush our teeth. Secondly, teeth grinding, the habit of grinding teeth is a factor that shortens the life of implants as well as teeth.

Most people grind their teeth during sleep and when under stress. Excessive force applied during teeth grinding implant can damage the surrounding bone.