Dental implants have many aesthetic and functional advantages. But how long do they last and can dental implants last a lifetime?

Dental Implant Procedure and Types of Implant

Implants are artificial tooth roots made of pure titanium and designed in different shapes, lengths and angles. With the development of technology, zirconium alloy with high biocompatibility has recently been applied to titanium implants.

Implant Types

There are three different types of implants: endosteal, subperiosteal, and zygomatic.

Endosteal Implants

Endosteal implants are short implants that are placed on the solid bone. This is the type of implant that is most commonly used.

Subperiosteal Implants

Subperiosteal implants are implants placed on a metal frame under the gingiva. These types of implants are not preferred because bone augmentation surgery is needed for the application.

Zygomatic Implants

Zygomatic implants are particularly suitable for patients with maxillary resorption. However, because these implants are long, they require more surgical intervention.

Implant Procedures

Although the application of implants requires the same procedures, there are different application areas of use. 

Single Tooth Implant

The use of single implants is appropriate when only one tooth is lost.

Full Mouth Dental Implant

Full Mouth Dental Implant is typically applied by making bridge applications between eight and ten implants. Since it involves too many implants, it is a relatively difficult treatment.

All on Four Implants

All-on For 4 implants are applied at 45-degree angles on the strongest bones on the jawbone, and a single-piece fixed prosthesis is placed on these implants. It is a modern method that significantly reduces the operation time and recovery time. 

All on 4 dental implants problems can be evaluated within the scope of dental implants.