{"id":94,"date":"2018-01-04T06:08:18","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T11:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2019-08-27T06:13:05","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T10:13:05","slug":"your-health-could-affect-the-longevity-of-a-dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/your-health-could-affect-the-longevity-of-a-dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a natural tooth. They also have another unique benefit: a track record for long-lasting durability. It\u2019s estimated more than 95% of implants survive at least ten years, with a potential longevity of more than 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But even with this impressive record, we should still look at the few that didn\u2019t and determine the reasons why they failed. We\u2019ll soon find that a great number of those reasons will have to do with both oral and general health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For example, implants rely on adequate bone structure for support. Over time bone cells grow and adhere to the implant\u2019s titanium surface to create the durable hold responsible for their longevity. But if conditions like periodontal (gum) disease have damaged the bone, there might not be enough to support an implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We may be able to address this inadequacy at the outset with a bone graft to encourage growth, gaining enough perhaps to eventually support an implant. But if bone loss is too extensive, it may be necessary to opt for a different type of restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slower healing conditions caused by diseases like diabetes, osteoporosis or compromised immune systems can also impact implant success. If healing is impeded after placement surgery the implant may not integrate well with the bone. An infection that existed before surgery or resulted afterward could also have much the same effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral diseases, especially gum disease, can contribute to later implant failures. Although the implant\u2019s materials won\u2019t be affected by the infection, the surrounding gum tissues and bone can. An infection can quickly develop into a condition known as peri-implantitis that can weaken these supporting structures and cause the implant to loosen and give way. That\u2019s why prompt treatment of gum disease is vital for an affected implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line: maintaining good oral and general health, or improving it, can help keep your implant out of the failure column. Perform daily brushing and flossing (even after you receive your implant) and see your dentist regularly to help stop dental disease. Don\u2019t delay treatment for gum disease or other dental conditions. And seek medical care to bring any systemic diseases like diabetes under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like more information on dental implants, please contact us<\/a> or schedule an appointment<\/a> for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine article \u201cDental Implants: A Tooth-Replacement Method that Rarely Fails<\/a>.\u201d
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There\u2019s a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a natural tooth. They also have another unique benefit: a track record … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":97,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nYour Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Oral diseases, especially gum disease, can contribute to later implant failures. 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