How Long Do Dental Implants Actually Last
How long do dental implants actually last? Are they really permanent?
A well-placed implant with good oral hygiene can last 20–25 years, and in many cases, a lifetime — the titanium screw that integrates with your jawbone is essentially permanent.
What typically needs attention over time is the crown placed on top of the implant, which, depending on the material, may need replacement after 10–15 years due to wear.
The most common reasons implants fail prematurely are smoking (which significantly impairs osseointegration — the process by which bone fuses to the titanium), uncontrolled diabetes, insufficient bone volume that wasn’t addressed before placement, and poor oral hygiene that leads to peri-implantitis (infection around the implant).
The 3–6 month healing period after placement, during which the implant is integrating with the bone, is critical — loading it with heavy chewing stress during this window is the most avoidable cause of failure.
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