What You Need to Know to Make Implants Last Longer

Patients receiving implant treatment hope that their implants can be used for a long time. However, as the number of people undergoing implant procedures has increased, the number of patients who develop problems with implant treatment, as before, has also increased.

Most patients are very satisfied once the prosthetic restoration is attached after implant surgery. That is because they have teeth they did not have before.

In particular, for full-mouth implants, patients must wait using a temporary denture until the final prosthetic restoration is placed, and satisfaction is very high when the actual prosthesis is inserted.

However, to use implants for a long period of time, several conditions must be met.

First, an accurate diagnosis is necessary. When a dentist decides whether to extract teeth, in some cases they should perform only the minimum necessary extraction, and if needed, carry out additional extractions. Opinions differ on this, and consultation with the patient along with an explanation is necessary.

Also, if a problem occurs, an initial diagnosis is very important. Even after implant treatment, discomfort may be felt, and food trapping in particular can occur. Because implants are thinner than natural teeth, a gap can form with adjacent teeth, so food trapping cannot be completely prevented.

To use implants for a long time, implant surgery and prosthetic treatment must be performed accurately, and the patient must properly maintain them after treatment.

If a problem occurs, appropriate measures must be taken. Experts emphasize that accurate diagnosis, systematic treatment, and ongoing care are important for the success of implant treatment.