{"id":5422,"date":"2021-05-20T08:42:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T07:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/?p=5422"},"modified":"2021-05-20T08:51:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T07:51:15","slug":"how-long-does-a-dental-implant-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/how-long-does-a-dental-implant-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does a dental implant last? Learn about its benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may know briefly what <strong>dental implants<\/strong> are but, contrary to what people think, they are not just a matter of <a title=\"Aesthetics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/aesthetics\/\"><strong>aesthetics<\/strong><\/a>. This treatment that <strong>replaces a damaged or missing tooth<\/strong> is essential for digestive health.<\/p>\n<p>Of course aesthetics is important, and it is something that greatly affects people&#8217;s self-esteem, but it is very important to stress the <strong>importance of <a title=\"Dental implants M\u00e1laga\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/dental-implants-malaga\/\">dental implants<\/a> for health<\/strong>. When teeth are missing, the patient cannot chew properly and gastritis and other stomach ailments can occur.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, when there is a <strong>gap in the teeth<\/strong>, the other teeth tend to move and close the gap. This can eventually lead to the <strong>loss of those teeth as well<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, we could say that the general <strong>benefits of a dental implant<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a permanent and long lasting solution<\/li>\n<li>It is comfortable because it fits naturally<\/li>\n<li>It looks like natural teeth<\/li>\n<li>It does not affect the adjacent teeth, but helps them to settle into place.<\/li>\n<li>It hardly needs any further treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, now that we know the <strong>importance of a dental implant<\/strong>, let&#8217;s move on to answer one of the most frequently asked questions our patients have about this type of treatment: <strong>how long does a dental implant last<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<h2>How long does a dental implant last? Let us clarify<\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>dental implant lasts on average between 15 and 25 years<\/strong>. These numbers can change depending on some factors. In most cases the implant fuses with the bone in a process called <strong>osseointegration<\/strong> and remains in place as long as the jawbone is there. In these cases, the <strong>implant lasts for the life of the patient<\/strong> as long as it is properly maintained and dental check-ups are carried out.<\/p>\n<p>If there is one thing that is clear about <strong>how long a dental implant lasts<\/strong>, it is that <strong>good hygiene<\/strong> will extend its life. Not taking care of the teeth will cause <strong>bacteria<\/strong> to accumulate on the surface of the implant and inflame the surrounding mucous membrane, called <strong>mucositis<\/strong>. This can progress to <strong>peri-implantitis<\/strong>, with <strong>inflammation and bone loss<\/strong> around the implant. Eventually it will loosen and fall out.<\/p>\n<h2>Dental implants we work with at Gross Dentistas<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we have clarified <strong>how long a dental implant lasts<\/strong> and the importance of having one, let&#8217;s move on to explain <strong>Gross Dentistas<\/strong>&#8216; technique for placing dental implants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All-on-4<\/strong> is an innovative technique that has emerged in recent years and which allows four consecutive <strong>dental pieces to be placed in a single intervention<\/strong> in a very minimally invasive way. In this way we can <strong>restore a complete set of teeth with only 4 dental implants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is placed in the same way as a classic implant:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We apply <strong>local anaesthesia<\/strong> to drill the bone and fit the titanium screw that will be the root.<\/li>\n<li>We leave it to rest for <strong>2 to 6 months for osseointegration<\/strong> to take place.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, we place a piece called an <strong>abutment<\/strong> on the screw and then the <strong>crown<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, with <strong>All-in-4<\/strong> there is a big difference in this whole process and that is that <strong>fixed prostheses can be placed after fitting the screw<\/strong>, making it less unsightly. In addition, the patient can speak and chew without any problems with these first prostheses.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>All-in-4 implants last as long as the others<\/strong> but are much <strong>less uncomfortable<\/strong> when they are placed, plus the process is so quick that it will not affect your image.<\/p>\n<p>Make an <a title=\"Appointment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/appointment\/\"><strong>appointment<\/strong><\/a> with us if you would like more information about how long a dental implant lasts or about the treatments we carry out in our <a title=\"Dental clinic in M\u00e1laga\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/\"><strong>dental clinic in Malaga<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may know briefly what dental implants are but, contrary to what people think, they are not just a matter of aesthetics. This treatment that replaces a damaged or missing tooth is essential for digestive health. Of course aesthetics is important, and it is something that greatly affects people&#8217;s self-esteem, but it is very important&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5425,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[54],"tags":[62,61,58,60],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How long does a dental implant last? Gross Dentistas<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Many people wonder how long a dental implant lasts. 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