Longevity and duration

**Dental implant lifespan and durability** is on average between 20 and 30 years, which can be increased up to 35 years by observing oral and dental hygiene, general health of the body, the quality of the implant brand and the skill of the dentist; Factors such as smoking, teeth grinding, excessive pressure, infection, lack of bone density and aging can reduce this period. Careful care including daily brushing, using dental floss and mouthwash, periodic examinations, avoiding chewing hard objects and giving up harmful habits will help maintain and prolong the life of the implant. Different implant brands are different in terms of durability, and usually German, Swiss and American implants are more durable than Iranian and Korean ones. Implant bases are often lifelong and veneers need to be replaced after 10 to 15 years; With proper care, **dental implants** can even have a longer lifespan than natural teeth. **Average lifespan of dental implant** In general, the average lifespan of an implanted tooth is between 20 and 30 years, which can be increased or decreased by various factors such as the skill of the dentist, the quality of the implant brand, the general health of the body, and compliance with oral and dental hygiene. If all the cases are done in a principled way and the dentist is skilled and also the patient has taken good care of the implanted tooth, this period of time can be increased to 35 years in some circumstances. **Factors affecting the durability of dental implants** You should keep in mind that many factors can affect the durability and lifespan of implanted teeth, of which we would like to point out the most important ones below. ### **observe oral and dental hygiene** This issue is common in most oral and dental diseases and problems and can cause all the problems that happen to your teeth. Some people or even most people do not follow this issue properly and do not use dental floss, mouthwash and toothbrush regularly and daily. But they don't know how observing these three points can affect all beauty procedures such as dental implants and other procedures. By **brushing, flossing, or using mouthwash**, most of the bacteria and small food particles that the bacteria feed on are destroyed, and finally, if the bacteria are destroyed, plaque and tartar will not accumulate on the teeth and will not harm your natural or implanted teeth. Also, methods such as tooth scaling or tooth bleaching can be used to remove plaque and bacteria. ### **General health of the body and underlying diseases** People who have untreated or untreatable underlying diseases are not good candidates for implants, and this affects the longevity and durability of the dental implant and can completely destroy it. Among the most important underlying diseases are **diabetes or blood sugar, osteoporosis and low bone density and autoimmune diseases such as MS**, they can cause damage to the implanted tooth and destroy it completely or cause various infections. ### **personal bad habits** These habits may be very simple or unimportant at first glance, but they can directly affect the life of the implanted tooth. For example, **smoking** can cause infection and reduce blood flow in the gums and damage and infection with the remaining nicotine on the teeth. **Teeth grinding or bruxism** which is a kind of grinding and clenching of the teeth involuntarily, which can over time put pressure on the implant cover and interface or abutment and destroy it completely. Also, the **habit** of chewing objects such as pens, pencils or nails, or for example opening bags and knots with the teeth, puts a lot of pressure on the implanted tooth and eventually causes it to break. ### **Implant quality and dentist expertise** If the **quality of materials used for implants** are good and the dentist has enough skill and experience in performing implants on different teeth and gums, it can increase the longevity of the implanted teeth. Usually, **the best type of implant material should be titanium**, which is completely compatible with the person's body, and the dentist should fully examine **the conditions of the mouth and teeth** and, if possible, perform the implant for people and pay great attention in his examinations. ### **Periodic dental examinations** Normally **implant procedures** **teeth** are time-consuming and it may take **between 6 and 9 months** to perform an implant. After this period, you must visit the dentist regularly, for example **once every 3 months**, to perform **periodic examinations**, because if any **damage in the implant** or a problem is detected, he can diagnose it and treat it immediately, and this will increase the life of the implanted tooth. **Problems and factors reducing the lifespan of implants** If you do the following actions, it can reduce the lifespan of the dental implant or destroy it completely. ### **Non-observance of oral and dental hygiene** Such as not brushing, flossing, and not using mouthwash, which causes the accumulation of bacteria and the formation of dental plaque and tartar. With the accumulation of micronutrients, which are their main food, these bacteria cause a lot of damage to the implant and destroy it. ### **Infection around the implant** If the surgeon or dentist does not have enough skills to perform the implant or has made a mistake in any of the steps, it will ultimately cause the implant to fail to fuse properly and the infection will gather around it and the jawbone will gradually deteriorate. ### **Lack of jaw bone density** Usually, for people who have osteoporosis or their bone density is low, the implant base does not fuse well with the jawbone, and eventually it causes the implant base to loosen and loosen, and after a while, it is completely lost. ### **Smoking and drinking alcohol** Smoking and alcoholic beverages reduce blood flow, which can ultimately affect the healing process and welding of the implant base to the jaw. Also, cigarette nicotine can damage the implanted tooth and change its color and damage its coating, and alcohol, being acidic, can damage the coating and destroy its thickness. ### **Having the complication of teeth grinding (bruxism)** Grinding teeth is also harmful for natural teeth, let alone implanted teeth, whose strength is less than natural teeth. Because teeth are involuntarily pressed together, especially those that are implanted, a lot of pressure may be applied to them, eventually it can cause breakage, cracking or complete loss of the veneer and abutment interface. ### **Strike and excessive forces** Maybe the base of the implant is made of titanium; But it does not mean that it is more resistant than natural teeth. If the implanted tooth is subjected to a strong blow or a lot of pressure, it can cause complete breakage of the cover, abutment or even the base of the implant. For example, getting hit in combat sports like boxing or accidents and various incidents. ### **Increasing the age of people** Usually, people who are older may not choose implants and prefer dentures or dentures. But it should be kept in mind that the older people are, the possibility of fusion of the implant base and its healing process is less than that of young and young people. **Measures to increase the lifespan of dental implants** If you follow the following tips, you can increase the duration and durability of the dental implant up to 35 years, of course, if you meet all the conditions and follow all the recommendations of the dentist. - Try to choose an experienced and skilled dentist with a lot of portfolios. - Be sure to brush your teeth twice a day and floss once before going to bed and use mouthwash. - Be sure to visit the dentist periodically for an examination after completing the implant procedures. - Avoid chewing objects and putting too much pressure on the implanted tooth, such as opening knots and bags. - If you have the problem of grinding your teeth, be sure to use a dental guard or night guard. - Try to avoid smoking, hookah, and alcoholic beverages or completely stop using them. - Be sure to take post-implant care seriously and follow all the dentist's recommendations. ** Lifespan and durability of implants in different countries ** In the table below, **the durability and lifespan of dental implants** from different countries (taking into account care and popular brands) are given: **Note:** The lifespan of implants depends a lot on patient care, doctor's expertise, brand quality, oral hygiene status and life habits, and the above numbers are average and estimated. Implants from the countries of Germany, Switzerland and America are usually placed in the highest category of durability