Dental Implants in Detail
The most popular restorative option, a dental implant involves one of the most advanced dentistry procedures. A dental implant entails fixing a metal post (often a titanium post) to support a replacement dental crown in order to give you a natural dental look. …show more content…
How durable are they?
The question that most potential patients have in mind is, “How long the dental implants will last?” Dental implants are meant to be permanent; however, their longevity will depend on the following:
Mass of the jawbone: In order to receive durable implants, adequate bone density to hold them firmly is necessary. It is for this reason, your dentist first evaluates your jawbone, before advising dental implant surgery. If the bone density is not enough, your dentist will advise bone-grafting surgery prior to dental implant surgery. With an adequate bone, your implants will last permanently.
State of your gums: Your implants can fail prematurely due to gum disease. For that reason, it is vital to keep your gums and mouth healthy. If you have any gum disease, your dentist will advise a proper gum treatment before suggesting the dental implants. With strong gums, your implants will last longer.
Lifestyle: Tobacco consumption, unhealthy eating habit, and poor oral health are just some lifestyle aspects that affect the longevity of a dental implant. Talk to your dentist to know what lifestyle changes you may need to make in order to improve the durability of your