How long do All-on-4 implants last?

• Posted by Next Smiles March 9, 2022 Filed in Business #Next Smile Brisbane  280 views
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  All-on-4 implants are meant to last a lifetime. As long as one maintains good oral hygiene, the implants will last the individual for the rest of their life without any readjustments. The implants posts should never need to be replaced. However, over time your dentures will experience some wear and tear. Therefore you might need some readjustment over the years. 99% of dental implants dentures last for more than ten years without issues.

   

  

   

  However, sometimes all-on-4 dental implants may not last a lifetime. This is due to a compromised jawbone or ligament quality and the underlying bone structure around the implants. For patients with uniquely weak bone tissue surrounding their jawbone, the shape of their mouth and chin may change to exhibit a recessed chin. If this occurs, teeth will need to be extracted from that area sooner than expected to reposition them in other positions on the palate.

   

  The lifespan of all-on-4 dental implants highly depends on the patient's oral habits. Next, Smile Brisbane recommend that an all-on-4 patient maintains good oral hygiene and visit their dentist.

   

  How to ensure that all-on-4 dental implants last forever;

  1. Maintain good oral hygiene

  An individual should ensure that their oral hygiene is good. Brush and floss teeth regularly. Do not brush your teeth so hard that it damages the jawbone or gnaw on food items such as salt and snacks.

  1. Avoid biting on hard things.
  2. Avoid heavy impact chewing, which will damage the jawbone, especially the temporomandibular joint
  3. Schedule routine dental examination and checkups that involves cleaning at least twice a year
  4. Limit the intake of hard, sticky and crunchy foods
  5. Refrain from clenching and grinding the teeth
  6. When participating in sports, wear a protective mouthguard

   

  Consult Next Smile Brisbane for more information on all-on-4 dental treatment, or visit their website.