How long do dental implants last? Are dental implants permanent?
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The Lifespan of dental implant restorations

The lifespan of an implant tooth is up to 30 years in some patients, depending on the experience of the dentist and the patient's attention to oral care. It is possible to use implant teeth, which you can use like your natural teeth in terms of chewing function and aesthetics, for a long time. As long as the instructions given to the patient during the dental implant treatment process managed by experienced dentists are followed, the implants can be used for years without any problems. In summary, implant prosthesis life can be used for many years when these teeth are treated like natural teeth, with the necessary controls and maintenance.

Tips to increase the longevity of your dental implants

In order to use the implant tooth for a long time, you should first work with an experienced dentist. The implant treatment period is relatively long compared to other dental treatments and the follow-up of this process requires special expertise and experience. Working with BravoDent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic's dentists specialized in implants means fulfilling the first condition for you to use the dental implant for many years. Other considerations in this regard are as follows:

• Maximum attention should be paid to our dentist's recommendations and control appointments for 3 to 4 months, which is the period of fusion of the implant to the bone. In order to use the implant tooth for a long time, the osseointegration of the implant screw, that is, the process of fusion to the jawbone, must be completed in a healthy way. It is very important that the screw fuses with the jawbone at the desired level. Otherwise, the implant screw will fall out and this can be seen at a rate of 1% for the upper jaw. Thanks to regular controls, any negativity can be detected early and intervened immediately.
• After the placement of the implant screw, the gums should be carefully cared for. After the sutures are removed, this area should also be cleaned with a suitable toothbrush and toothpaste. Regular oral care should be done for oral and dental health.
• In order for the implant tooth to last for a long time, smoking and alcohol should be avoided, especially during the fusion of the screw to the bone.
• In order to use implant teeth and all on four / all on six implant prostheses for a long time, it is sufficient to follow the recommendations on what to pay attention to after implant.

If the extracted tooth is left empty for a long time, will implant teeth last shorter?

If the place of the extracted tooth remains empty for a long time, the duration of the implant tooth may be shortened. In some such cases, implant dental treatment cannot be performed if the jawbone volume is below a certain limit. If an implant is not placed in the empty space after tooth extraction in a short time, the jawbone begins to weaken over time. After a certain stage, implant screws cannot be placed in the jawbone that loses volume. In this case, the volume of the jawbone must be increased by bone grafting.

After an tooth extraction, are dental implants necessary? Does it affect implant durability?

Immediately after tooth extraction, implant teeth can be made with an procedure called immediate implant. This procedure offers some advantages in terms of both surgery and patient comfort. It can also positively affect the duration of the implant. However, this should be decided with the experience of the dentist. Depending on the case, waiting for the healing of the damaged bone and soft tissues after tooth extraction can also prolong the implant durability. In summary, this is decided by the dentist and in which case a healthier result is preferred.

Dental implant procedures are being carefully observed by our skilled dentists at BravoDent Dental Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey our patients who want to be examined can visit our clinic in Istanbul or contact us for more detailed information and an appointment.