A dental implant it can last a lifetime! Nevertheless its duration will depend on many factors.

What does it depend on whether a dental implant lasts more or less years?

It is common to have doubts about whether a dental implant treatment lasts a lifetime or if it has a life limit. This answer can never be unique because It will depend on the care taken to maintain the proper functioning of the implant.

Duration of a Dental Implant

The dental implant as such is a screw made of titanium. This screw will not break, rust, or wear out. Nor does it generate rejection by itself, since its material is 100% compatible with our body.

Taking into account the above, the useful time of a dental implant depends on your care, What: 

• • Have strict careful feeding and habits during the osseointegration and recovery process after surgery.
  • Have a correct oral hygiene.
  • Prevent periodontal diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis.
  • Carry out treatment controls with the specialist.
  • Control habits as habitual consumption of tobacco and the bruxism.
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Duration of a Crown or Dental Prosthesis

The crown or dental prosthesis is the visible part of the tooth. It can be made of different materials, Depending on the material, they may have a longer or shorter duration, between 5 and 10 years.

In addition to the material, its durability also depends on the care that is taken. They are made of resistant materials but, like natural teeth, they can suffer fractures or wear, or they can be misadjusted.

The useful time of a dental crown depends on:

• • Keep a good oral hygiene.
  • Do not use them as a tool to cut or open objects.
  • Avoid hard, crunchy, or sticky foods.
  • Control habits such as bruxism and tobacco.
  • Attend check-ups with the specialist, minimum 2 times a year.
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