How successful are dental implants?

Dental implants have become very popular due to their predictability and high success rate in the last two decayed.  Multiple factors influence the success rate of dental implants, like general health, smoking, some medication and also the location of the implant is placed in the jaw. Multiple studies in the last 20 years have demonstrated that dental implants have a success rate of up to 95% over 10 years follow up period.

Can Anyone Get Dental Implants?

In general, any reasonably healthy person that is fit enough to have a routine dental extraction or oral surgery can be considered a good candidate for a dental implant. Cone Beam CT Scan is highly recommended in the planning phase to evaluate bone quality, quantity and determining the location of important anatomical landmarks like the nerves and sinuses.

There are certain conditions that reduce the success rate of dental implants or make the procedure contraindicated, that includes.

1. Patients with Osteoporosis and or on osteoporosis medication.
2. Compromised immune system patients.
3. Uncontrolled diabetes.
4. Heavy smokers and alcoholics.
5. Patients with history of radiation, especially head and neck  radiation.
6. Patients with extremely poor oral hygien.

During our free consultation here at my office we discuss all these factors (if they apply) in details.