Dental Implants
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
With proper care and regular dental check-ups, dental implants can last decades — often 20 years or more. Longevity depends on oral hygiene, general health, and lifestyle factors.
Dental implants are designed as a long-term solution for missing teeth. The titanium implant post integrates with the jawbone through a process called osseointegration, creating a stable foundation that can last for decades.
Research published by the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and international dental bodies consistently shows high long-term survival rates for dental implants — typically above 90% over 10 years when patients maintain good oral hygiene and attend regular dental reviews.
Factors that influence how long your implants last include:
- Oral hygiene — brushing twice daily, flossing, and professional cleans
- General health — conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes can affect healing
- Lifestyle — smoking significantly increases the risk of implant failure
- Regular check-ups — allowing your dentist to monitor the implant and surrounding tissues
The crown attached to the implant may need replacement after 10–15 years due to normal wear, while the implant post itself can remain in place much longer.
Every patient is different. A consultation with an experienced dental practitioner is the best way to understand what you can expect for your individual situation.
Important Patient Information
- • Every patient requires an individual clinical assessment.
- • Not every patient is suitable for every treatment.
- • Treatment recommendations differ between patients.
- • All procedures involve risks and benefits.
- • Expected outcomes vary between individuals.
Information on this website is general in nature only and does not constitute financial, taxation or legal advice. A consultation with a qualified dental practitioner is required to determine suitability for any treatment. Where superannuation is discussed, eligibility and approval are determined by the ATO and are not guaranteed.