On the surface, dental implants can seem quite expensive, especially when compared to other dental replacement options. However, replacements such as dentures and Bridges typically need to be repaired or replaced every five to 10 years. The cumulative cost of this ongoing maintenance quickly exceeds the initial investment in the implant, which has the potential to last a lifetime if properly cared for. In addition, dental implants help prevent jaw deterioration, a benefit that dentures and Bridges do not provide.

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As your lower jaw degrades, your facial structure also changes, causing you to look older than your actual age. In addition, existing teeth may become loose over time; The jawbone is the base that holds the root in place. Loss of this support can lead to further tooth loss. Protecting your remaining natural teeth is priceless.

We recommend that you think of dental implants not just as an expense, but as a worthwhile investment. Because it can give you a lot.

•Long time

Durable: Dental implants typically last for decades or even a lifetime, much longer than traditional restorations.

Reduce subsequent costs: Although the initial cost is high, there is no additional cost in the long run.

•Healthier

Protect the jaw: Dental implants prevent the loss of alveolar cavities and make the face look more three-dimensional.

Restore normal chewing function: make meals more fragrant, aid digestion and nutrient absorption.

Oral health: can make the oral environment better, reduce the damage to other teeth.

•Improved quality of life

•Natural beauty: Makes you smile with confidence

•Comfort: stable without foreign body sensation

•Reduce additional expenses

Avoiding other health problems caused by missing teeth can reduce potential medical costs

•Psychological changes

Increase self-confidence and improve social performance

Can implant teeth really be comparable to natural teeth?

•From the appearance：

Dental implants do resemble real teeth in appearance.

The color of the tooth crown can be chosen according to your own preferences. Whether it is "celebrity matching white teeth" or natural colors, you can arrange it as long as you want.

•Judging by the chewing force

The implanted teeth are attached to our alveolar bone, so they can be just as durable as real teeth.

If the maximum chewing capacity of healthy natural teeth is regarded as 100, the chewing force of partial dentures is 25 to 30, complete dentures are 10 to 15, and dental implants can play to 80 to 90, basically meeting the requirements of daily eating and drinking.

•From the service life

Gosta Larssor, the first patient to use implants, had them for 42 years and they were still intact when he died.

With the progress of The Times and the continuous improvement of implant technology, we have reason to believe that the service life of dental implants will continue to refresh.

Can dental implants last a lifetime？

Dental implants are not permanent, and their service life and effectiveness are affected by multiple factors.

•Growers' own conditions

If the bone is sufficient (including height and thickness), the bone density is appropriate, and the gum condition is good, the service life is long, and on the contrary, the service life of the implant is affected.

•Technical experience of the implanter

Dental implants are always an operation, and the qualifications of the doctor, the knowledge of the implant system, the accurate diagnosis of the patient's condition, and the treatment plan are very important.

The precision of implant surgery and repair technology is very high, the doctor must receive special learning and training, and have a certain clinical experience, in order to correctly complete each step of dental implant, and successfully deal with various special situations encountered in the treatment process, so as to ensure the long-term effect of implant repair.

•Later maintenance and cleaning

As with natural teeth, the user's care and maintenance are very important.

In order to effectively avoid infection of the tissue around the implant, we should cooperate with the doctor's regular examination, do daily maintenance, and clean the mouth (especially pay attention to the health of the area between the neighboring teeth to prevent caries in the neighboring teeth).

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Here are some common myths about dental implants

Myth 1: Dental implants fall out easily

Many people think that since it is an artificial tooth, it is certainly easy to fall out. This is not the case, and the failure or even loss of implants are extreme examples. Through clinical observation, it is found that the survival rate of dental implants in 10 years is more than 98%, and the success rate is quite high. As long as regular inspection and maintenance work is done, there is no need to worry too much.

Myth 2: Dental implants can be used casually

Since it is made of very hard material, some people think it can be used freely. Not so much. Implant teeth have a similar relationship between tooth body and periodontal as natural teeth, and it will also face the damage of bacteria, viruses and wear during daily stress. These will directly affect the service life of dental implants. Therefore, dental implants also need regular cleaning and maintenance. If infection occurs around the implant, special cleaning of the implant and routine cleaning of the surrounding natural teeth may be necessary.

Myth 3: Dental implants can't be done in a day

One-day dental implants are available, and in some cases a temporary dental crown can be installed on the day of the implant procedure to ensure beauty - (immediate) implant + immediate repair. However, it is still necessary to visit the doctor again after 3 to 6 months to replace the final crown.

Myth 4: Dental implants are big, scary surgeries

Hearing the word "surgery", many people mistakenly think that dental implant surgery is very scary. In fact, dental implant surgery is a very small surgery, minimally invasive operation, postoperative bleeding is less, almost painless. And you can eat on the day after the surgery, but you need to eat some cold, soft food.

Therefore, even if there are conditions to implant "new teeth", it does not mean it can live a lifetime, we must pay attention to maintenance, regular review, and "maintenance" of dental implants, so that dental implants accompany us for longer.