Enjoying a good performance in both appearance and function, dental implant is currently considered as a rather ideal way to restore missing tooth. Good as it is, dental implant, being a type of dental prosthesis, cannot guarantee a lifelong usage. Many people would like to know about the longevity of an implant tooth. When should a replacement be sought? 

    According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, there is hardly a definite answer to this question. The longevity of an implant tooth actually is linked with various factors, such as specific dental condition of every individual patient and postoperative cares for the restoration. Generally speaking, you’d better take good care of it and schedule a regular check-up every year after the surgery, with a purpose to prolong the service life of the prosthesis. 

    In cases where the implant tooth is used for frequently biting hard food or oral hygiene remains in a poor state after the surgery, a replacement may be required within a few years. With excellent cares, it’s possible that the implant restoration is able to serve for as long as ten and even twenty years. In clinical practices, the longest period that an implant tooth remains working is 40 years. Therefore, it’s of great necessity to stick with your dentist’s instructions and take good care of the restoration after the surgery.  Relevant article: How Much is an Implant Tooth?

    With any signs of loosening or unfitted crown, you may as well take a thorough examination to see whether it can continue being used or not. If not, then it’s suggested to seek a proper replacement as soon as possible, preventing bigger harm to your oral health down the road. 

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