How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
For patients who are missing one or more teeth, dental implants can help in replacing this dentition and allow you to feel confident in your smile. Implants are surgically placed into the jaw bone and provide a lasting and durable way to replace a missing tooth. Implants are ideal for most patients and can be used to both replace teeth as well as keep a denture securely in place. No matter how the implant is used, it’s a surgically-safe alternative to fixed bridges and partial dentures.
What to Know About Your New Dental Implants
A dental implant is made out of titanium, which is surgical-grade and safely used in the human body. The implant post will be surgically inserted underneath the actual gums and into the bone. The implant post relies on osseointegration for the bone itself to fuse with the titanium. This occurs in just a few months and you can then be fitted for a new dental crown. Some patients choose to have implants placed because they’re planning on using them to keep a denture plate more securely fitted in their mouth.
How Long Will Your New Dental Implants Last?
What makes dental implants the go-to procedure for many patients is that they’re permanent. Once the implant has undergone osseointegration and fused with the bone of your jaw, it is there for life. The titanium is safely used in surgical procedures and is strong enough to withstand quite a bit of force and pressure. The post itself lasts a lifetime, but the dental crown that is placed on top will need to be replaced after about 10 to 20 years depending on how well you take care of it. This is the reason dental implants have become a wonderful alternative to other restorations like bridges and partial dentures.
Surgery and Aftercare for Implants
The surgery for a dental implant can be done in-office by Dr. Jess Chhokar. We will first insert the implant into the bone and suture the gums to promote full and proper healing. Once the implant post has become osseointegrated, you will need to come back to have a dental crown made for the actual appliance. The crown is then placed on top of the connector abutment for the implant and you can enjoy a natural, realistic-looking tooth. The entire procedure is quick and requires very little time to heal once it is complete.

What makes dental implants the go-to procedure for many patients is that they're permanent. Once the implant has undergone osseointegration and fused with the bone of your jaw, it is there for life.