[Health Column] Curious about the implant lifespan? How long can I use it?

 

hello, Director Lee Hyeon-seop of Seoul Centum Dental Clinic no see.

 

There is a question that comes up most often when considering implants.
“ If I get an implant, will I have to use it for life? "

 

When you lose a tooth, you can't help but worry.

especially How long can it be used? , Is it okay if I just manage it well? You might be curious.

today Realistic Standards for Implant Maintenance Periods class, Why do results differ for each person? I'll organize it for you.

 

Implants, do they have a set shelf life?

🦷 There is no ‘set shelf life’ for implants.

Because implants are not structured to develop cavities,
If managed without any problems It is also common to see cases of long-term use.
But the important thing is, Even if you use the same materials and treatment, the maintenance period may vary. That's the point.

 

✨ Ultimately, the implant maintenance period is
👉 Post-plant care ,
👉 oral environment ,
👉 Lifestyle habits It depends greatly.

 

 

  “The implant period is longer than the ‘treatment itself’ Post-treatment environment This is left and right.”

 

It's the same implant, so why does the maintenance period vary from person to person?

🦷 The biggest difference starts with ‘management habits’.

Implants are different from natural teeth. There are no nerves or blood vessels.
So even if a problem arises Structures that are difficult to detect at first Yes.

 

 

📌 The main factors that affect the maintenance period are as follows:

 

🔸 Oral care habits

• Implants don't have cavities, Inflammation around the gums This can happen.

• If you don't brush your teeth enough or take care of your teeth between teeth,
  Inflammation around implants → Shortened period It can lead to.

🔸 smoking

• Smoking is obstruction of blood supply sun It may slow down gum healing.

• Because of this Risk of peri-implantitis This can get higher.

🔸 Overall health

• Diabetes, osteoporosis, etc. It can affect bone and gum regeneration. This may affect the retention period.

🔸 Chewing Habits and Food Choices

• Hard or chewy foods, If you have a habit of clenching your teeth or grinding your teeth, For implants Excessive force This can be passed on.

 

 

What are the structural differences between natural teeth and implants?

In natural teeth Periodontal ligament, blood vessels, nerves There is this, If there is a problem Relatively quick signal of pain or discomfort Send.

 

On the other hand, implants
✔️ Directly attached to the jawbone
✔️ No nerves or blood vessels
Even if a problem arises It's often too late to notice.

 

📌 So, in many cases, when you actually notice it, the inflammation is already quite advanced.

 

 

What is the biggest factor that reduces the implant lifespan?

🦷 The main cause is ‘peri-implantitis’.

 

If inflammation occurs around the implant
⚠️ Swollen gums
⚠️ Bleeding
⚠️ Jawbone absorption
may lead to.

 

Because implants don't have nerves In many cases, it is discovered after the inflammation has progressed considerably.

 

so
✔️ Regular dental checkups
✔️ Scaling
is not a choice Essential Management You should think of it as

 

 

✨If you want to extend the life of your implant, what are the management points you must follow?

🦷 ‘Daily’ and ‘regular maintenance’ are key.

 

🔸 Brush your teeth thoroughly at least twice a day

• The area around the implant in particular requires more careful management.

🔸 Regular dental checkups

• Through checkups every six months or so It can detect invisible inflammation early.

🔸 Quit smoking and drinking

• Smoking and drinking are directly related to shortening the implant period.

🔸 Avoid habits that require excessive force

• Tough and hard food, Habits of clenching teeth, grinding teeth, etc.

• It may put a strain on the implant.

 

 

 

FAQ

Q1. If you take good care of implants, will they last a long time?

A1. Management is very important, but The initial establishment process also has a major impact. Both factors are important together.

 

Q2. Can implant problems be immediately detected by pain?
A2. Since implants do not have nerves, pain may appear late. Regular checkups are necessary do.

 

Q3. Can there be a problem even if it looks fine on the outside?
A3. Yes. Even if there is no major discomfort on the outside. There may be ongoing inflammation in the gums.

 

 

 

conclusion

The implant period is
✔️ The problem of post-plant management is also ,
✔️ It's not just a problem with the first procedure.

 

At the initial stage of planting

• Have you taken your bone condition into sufficient consideration?

• If necessary, appropriate bone grafting was performed.

• Whether the implant position and angle are correct
  All these elements Determine the direction of the implant.

✨ No matter how well you plant it, if you don't take care of it properly, problems can arise.
✨ Even if you manage it well, if the initial process is inadequate, limitations may arise.

 

📌 If you are currently using implants or are planning to use them in the future, The Importance of Management and Regular Checkups Please remember that much.
Even if it looks okay now, Regular checkups are the most realistic way to maintain the implant lifespan. no see.

 

 

 

Seoul Centum Dental Clinic

CEO Lee Hyeon-seop

 

Integrated Dentistry Specialist

Graduated from Korea University

Master of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University

Regular member of the Korean Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology

Full member of the Korean Academy of Endodontics

Full member of the Korean Academy of Integrative Dentistry

Full member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (AACD)

Full member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Full member of the International Congress of Implantology (ICOI)

 

Experience in placing over 17,000 implants

Has extensive overseas experience, having visited more than 10 countries

Experience with numerous high-difficulty implant cases

 

 

 

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