A lifetime is very long, and it is inevitable that a few teeth will leave. The development of dental implant technology provides a more complete solution for cases of missing dentition.
It is true that a dental implant has been used for more than 40 years. According to statistics from the Germany National Dental Foundation , there is an 85% probability that dental implants will live longer than 10 years. This data strongly proves the durability of dental implants: although not every one can accompany it for life, the ones that can be used for decades are also “great teeth.”
It is worth reflecting: Why does about 15% of dental implants have a life span of less than 10 years? Compared with the cases of more than 40 years, what is the gap between them?
- Patient’s own condition
If the patient’s gums are in good condition and the bone mass is sufficient, the implant’s lifespan will be long. Therefore, before doing dental implants, the doctor must fully understand the patient’s dental condition.
If the patient’s own teeth are in poor condition, he needs to go to the hospital to take a picture to check the degree of bone resorption, control bone resorption and inflammation, and implant bone meal before replanting.
- Surgical procedure
Dental implants require high skills and experience of doctors. Please choose a regular dental hospital to ensure the long-term effect of dental implants.
In addition, different dental implant systems have different life spans. The planting system has strict standards in terms of production technology, connection methods, processing accuracy, and sterilization packaging.
Maintenance and maintenance of dental implants
With the development of medical level, the probability of successful dental implant surgery is very high. And their service life depends largely on subsequent maintenance.
- Ensure oral hygiene
Dental implants, like real teeth, need to keep the oral cavity clean. In addition to using the correct method of brushing your teeth, you can also use auxiliary cleaning tools such as dental floss and red teeth to ensure that the tooth surface and gaps are clean.
Of course, in addition to the dental implant itself, the health of the surrounding teeth should also be paid attention to. If the surrounding teeth are in poor condition, or even alveolar bone atrophy due to missing teeth, the life span of dental implants will naturally be shortened.
- Quit smoking
Regardless of whether you have dental implant surgery or not, please quit smoking. Smoking will accelerate the deposition of tartar and the reproduction of bacteria, thereby severely destroying the periodontal tissue, which is a disaster for tooth loss.
As far as dental implants are concerned, the failure rate of smokers in 20 years is twice that of non-smokers. Patients who intend to do dental implants should reduce their smoking in advance, because excessive smoking will affect the implants and adversely affect the operation.
- Good dental habits
Excessive bite force and abnormal lateral force will cause the absorption of alveolar bone and affect the life of dental implants. For example, using teeth to open the bottle cap is not appropriate, let alone using dental implants to complete it.
In the process of using dental implants, if the dental implants become loose, the gums are red, painful, or bleeding from brushing, please consult a doctor in time.
- Regular review
With the advent of dental implant technology, patients do not have to worry about the same tooth every few years. However, after implanting a tooth, it is not easy to do it once and for all, and regular review is also very important.
Regular review can check whether the implant is loose and the occlusion is not coordinated. If there is any abnormality, it can be dealt with in time. It is recommended that patients undergo an oral examination every six months, and special patients should follow the doctor’s instructions for regular follow-up.
