What are Dental Implants?

Are Dental Implants For Me ?

What Can Dental Implants Do?

How Successful Are Dental Implants?

Benefits of Dental Implants

What Is Involved in Getting a Dental Implant?

Are Dental Implants Painful?

Understanding Implant Costs

Before and After Implants

Links to Additional Implant Information

DENTAL IMPLANTS

How Successful Are Dental Implants?

Success rates vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed but, in general, dental implants have a success rate of up to 97%. With proper care that you would give your regular teeth, your implants can last a lifetime.

Long-term success depends on multiple factors. First, success will depend on the quality and quantity of bone. The greater the quality and quantity of available bone, the greater the chance of long-term success. Secondly, the experience and ability of the dental surgeon will be a factor. As with any surgical procedure, there is no substitute for the experience and individual talent of the dentist. Lastly, the quality of the restoration placed on top of the implant will play a big role in long-term success. If the design of the implant crown or overdenture is poorly constructed and the biting forces are not balanced, even the best-placed dental implant will have a compromised survival rate.

The success of your implants will also depend greatly on how well you maintain them. They will need to be professionally cleaned by a hygienist and examined by a dentist every three to four months. Also, brushing and flossing daily is absolutely necessary for long-term implant success.