DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter HOW LONG DO DENTAL IMPLANTS LAST? Considered by many to be the best option for replacing lost or damaged teeth, dental implants can replace one or more teeth, or they can be used as the anchor for a bridge or dentures. Their biggest advantages are durability and longevity, lasting anywhere from 10 to 30 years; for many people, dental implants will last the rest of their lives. Their design as an artificial tooth and root system is what makes them last. Each tooth consists of an implant root, an abutment, and a crown. The titanium implant root is surgically placed in the jaw where it fuses with the bone. The bonding process takes a few months, but afterward the implant root can last a lifetime. Dental implants have been in use since the 1970s, and today these substitutes for missing natural teeth have never been more effective, comfortable, and natural-looking. However, you still need to take care of them as well as your oral hygiene with regular professional checkups and scrupulous home care. Complete dental care for all members of your family is available here at CARPENTER DENTAL, where we utilize only the latest in dental technology for your care and comfort. Office hours are by appointment at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Call 507-331-0909. PS. Dental implant crowns are typically made from durable porcelain which can last for ten to fifteen years. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter HOW LONG DO DENTAL IMPLANTS LAST ? Considered by many to be the best option for replacing lost or damaged teeth , dental implants can replace one or more teeth , or they can be used as the anchor for a bridge or dentures . Their biggest advantages are durability and longevity , lasting anywhere from 10 to 30 years ; for many people , dental implants will last the rest of their lives . Their design as an artificial tooth and root system is what makes them last . Each tooth consists of an implant root , an abutment , and a crown . The titanium implant root is surgically placed in the jaw where it fuses with the bone . The bonding process takes a few months , but afterward the implant root can last a lifetime . Dental implants have been in use since the 1970s , and today these substitutes for missing natural teeth have never been more effective , comfortable , and natural - looking . However , you still need to take care of them as well as your oral hygiene with regular professional checkups and scrupulous home care . Complete dental care for all members of your family is available here at CARPENTER DENTAL , where we utilize only the latest in dental technology for your care and comfort . Office hours are by appointment at 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort . Call 507-331-0909 . PS . Dental implant crowns are typically made from durable porcelain which can last for ten to fifteen years . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com