{"id":235,"date":"2025-03-13T10:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/?p=235"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:23:44","slug":"how-a-dental-implants-materials-affect-its-lifespan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/how-a-dental-implants-materials-affect-its-lifespan\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Dental Implant\u2019s Materials Affect Its Lifespan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/how-a-dental-implants-materials-affect-its-lifespan\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_1100000908__1745011926_24461.jpg\" alt=\"A dentist holding and pointing to an enlarged dental implant model\" class=\"wp-image-236\" style=\"width:304px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_1100000908__1745011926_24461.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_1100000908__1745011926_24461-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_1100000908__1745011926_24461-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>If you&#8217;re considering dental implants, you may already know they tend to last a while. That <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/dental-implants.html\">these posts<\/a> work longer than dentures or dental bridges is part of why they&#8217;re so appealing. Even so, you shouldn&#8217;t take their longevity for granted; a dental implant&#8217;s materials affect its lifespan. Your new teeth may not work very long if their parts aren&#8217;t up to snuff. To learn more about this matter, here&#8217;s a primer on how implant materials affect treatment lifespan.<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants Normally Last Decades<\/h2><p>For the sake of context, it&#8217;s worth noting that dental implants normally last many years. Knowing this helps you grasp how the posts&#8217; materials affect their lifespan.<\/p><p>Based on current research, the average dental implant works for roughly 15-20 years. That sort of lifespan already puts those of dentures and dental bridges (i.e., 5-7 years) to shame. However, a well-maintained dental implant can last even longer with proper care. Estimates suggest such a post could endure for 30 years or even more!<\/p><p>Whether your dental implants last a long or short time will depend on various factors. The most notable of these are lifestyle choices, including your oral hygiene habits, your diet, etc.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implant Materials Affect Treatment Lifespan<\/h2><p>Aside from lifestyle, another factor that affects a dental implant&rsquo;s lifespan is its materials. The quality of your post&rsquo;s components will make it live a longer or shorter life.<\/p><p>To be specific, dental implants consist of three parts:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Fixture\/Post<\/strong> &ndash; A dental implant will always use a metal post as its base. This part is usually made of titanium, but it can also use durable zirconia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Abutment<\/strong> &ndash; An abutment is a metal connector that attaches a prosthetic to your implant post. Often, it&rsquo;s made from traditional titanium or wear-resistant zirconia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Prosthetic\/Crown<\/strong> &ndash; Per its name, an implant&rsquo;s prosthetic is the part that matches the looks of surrounding teeth. It can be made from durable porcelain or less sturdy acrylic.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Since dentists can offer varied options for implant materials, remember to consult your dental provider about the best choices.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Dental Implants Last Longer<\/h2><p>Whether their materials are great or poor, you can take steps to make your dental implants last longer. &nbsp;Some of the best ones are:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep Your Mouth Clean <\/strong>&ndash; By brushing twice daily and flossing once daily, you&rsquo;ll reduce your risk of gum disease that causes implant failure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Bad Oral Habits<\/strong> &ndash; If you indulge in bad oral habits, your dental implants may fail early. So, please avoid smoking, using your teeth as tools, and biting hard objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get Frequent Checkups<\/strong> &ndash; Try to attend dental checkups and cleanings every six months. Through these visits, your dentist can diagnose and treat issues that threaten your implants.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>A dental implant&rsquo;s materials affect its lifespan, but so do your decisions. Look after your new posts well when you get them!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2><p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/\">Buda Dental Professionals<\/a> is based in Buda, TX. Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/meet-dr-strickland.html\">Drs. Strickland<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/meet-dr-carlyon.html\">Carlyon<\/a>, our practice is strongly dedicated to each and every patient&rsquo;s smile. That means we tailor our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments to your specific oral wants and needs. When combined with our dental emergency care, this approach lets us give you a truly strong and thriving grin! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/contact.html\">our website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(512)-295-5555<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you&#8217;re considering dental implants, you may already know they tend to last a while. That these posts work longer than dentures or dental bridges is part of why they&#8217;re so appealing. Even so, you shouldn&#8217;t take their longevity for granted; a dental implant&#8217;s materials affect its lifespan. Your new teeth may not work very long if their parts aren&#8217;t up to snuff. To learn more about this matter, here&#8217;s a primer on how implant materials affect treatment lifespan. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/how-a-dental-implants-materials-affect-its-lifespan\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=235"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":296,"href":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235\/revisions\/296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}