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How Long Does Permanent Dental Implants Last?
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I have severe gum disease i have already lost four of my front teeth on my top jaw i now noticed a have a few coming a little loose on the front of my lower jaw.
Ive been online and saw a few companies who do dental implants i dont think the outlook is very good for myself i would say in a few years time i would probably lose the majority of my teeth i have left i have contacted a company about a possible extractions of most of my remaining teeth and replacing them with implant on permant bridges on both my lower and upper jaw this would probably cost around £25000 to complete the whole process i have asked about the life span of this procedure but go no real positive answer i would not like to spend this money on a precedure if its only going to last a couple of years i would expect them to last closer to a lifetime as i am only 35 would someone be able to give me some indication of the predicted life span of this procedure i get the feeling the company are trying to get me to proceed with this knowing that is not a permant solution?
I have severe gum disease i have already lost four of my front teeth on my top jaw i now noticed a have a few coming a little loose on the front of my lower jaw.
Ive been online and saw a few companies who do dental implants i dont think the outlook is very good for myself i would say in a few years time i would probably lose the majority of my teeth i have left i have contacted a company about a possible extractions of most of my remaining teeth and replacing them with implant on permant bridges on both my lower and upper jaw this would probably cost around £25000 to complete the whole process i have asked about the life span of this procedure but go no real positive answer i would not like to spend this money on a precedure if its only going to last a couple of years i would expect them to last closer to a lifetime as i am only 35 would someone be able to give me some indication of the predicted life span of this procedure i get the feeling the company are trying to get me to proceed with this knowing that is not a permant solution?
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
hello
dental implants are very good solution for you i can understand the cost being higher but if thats the case than you can always think of getting it done here in india it will cost you less than half the price. regarding the life span of the treatment it all dependent on various factors which includes how the implants are placed. how is your bone and most importantly how do u maintain it. But its a gud option for you and if price is the issue than u can always think of getting it done here in india. But predicting its life span it works well and the failure rate is less considering the new technology and better awarness around
so dont worry u can get your treatment done.
regards
Dr rakesh mishra
dental implants are very good solution for you i can understand the cost being higher but if thats the case than you can always think of getting it done here in india it will cost you less than half the price. regarding the life span of the treatment it all dependent on various factors which includes how the implants are placed. how is your bone and most importantly how do u maintain it. But its a gud option for you and if price is the issue than u can always think of getting it done here in india. But predicting its life span it works well and the failure rate is less considering the new technology and better awarness around
so dont worry u can get your treatment done.
regards
Dr rakesh mishra
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The success rate of the implants in a ideal condition without any medical disorder and good bone support could be around 95-97%.
If the medically compromised like diabetes, if you have the habit of smoking or any bone disorders, then the success rate will decrease proportionately.
Consult a good oral implantologist and get a CT done to rule out the the bone level and density, if it is good enough then you can go for implants. The success rate depends upon the above said conditions. in a normal condition, the implant can last for 10+ years. Alternatively you can consider, dental tourism in India, you can get the whole treatment done at a fraction of the cost what has been estimated including your traveling and other expenses.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The success rate of the implants in a ideal condition without any medical disorder and good bone support could be around 95-97%.
If the medically compromised like diabetes, if you have the habit of smoking or any bone disorders, then the success rate will decrease proportionately.
Consult a good oral implantologist and get a CT done to rule out the the bone level and density, if it is good enough then you can go for implants. The success rate depends upon the above said conditions. in a normal condition, the implant can last for 10+ years. Alternatively you can consider, dental tourism in India, you can get the whole treatment done at a fraction of the cost what has been estimated including your traveling and other expenses.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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