Dental implants are modern, effective, and highly successful among patients today. Technology has helped drive lasting success among patients, along with the intense training that cosmetic dentists receive. More people get dental implants every year, which proves that people trust this procedure. Let’s take a look at the success rate among dental implants, cited from studies.
How successful are dental implants?
Dental implants are highly successful. The success rates vary from 95% to 99% depending upon the study that you read. According to the National Institute of Health, dental implants have a success rate of 95%. That study looked at patients over a period of ten years and concentrated on different age groups. Another study by the National Institute of Health looked at dental implant success rates over a period of five years, citing a 98.6% success rate.
In 2022, only three percent of Americans had dental implants. That number is likely to grow to 23% by 2026, according to Forbes. Each year, 500,000 people get dental implants. Your dental implants will last a lifetime, compared to a root canal, which has a lifespan of about ten years.
Why are dental implants so successful?
Dental implants are more successful than ever for a wide variety of reasons. One of the driving factors behind the success rate of dental implants is dentist training. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry helps dentists further their training and knowledge. Also, many dentistry schools in the United States offer post-graduate training in implant dentistry. There are more than 350 AACD-certified cosmetic dentists worldwide who bring patients the best implant experience possible.
Technology has also greatly aided in the success of dental implants. Computer imaging has greatly improved the quality and appearance of implants for patients. During the first procedure, you will get computer imaging of your mouth to make sure that your implants fit correctly. In the 1970s, titanium started being used in implants. Advances in laboratory techniques, materials, and technology have greatly improved the longevity and success rates of dental implants for patients.
Imaging, also known as CBCT, is one of the greatest advances in cosmetic dentistry. This imaging has greatly aided in reducing risk. In addition to mapping out the jaw bone, it also helps map out nerves and your sinuses. The images play a role in planning out your dental implant treatment. Three-dimensional imaging has helped increase the number of error-free implant placements over the years.
How your cosmetic dentist plans your implant placement
Your implant treatment requires a tremendous amount of planning. First, you will send The Dental Concierge the latest imaging of your mouth so that you can get an estimate for your treatment. When you arrive at the clinic in Costa Rica or Cancun, imaging is one of the first things done so that your implant crowns can be created in the lab for your next visit. During the first visit, your implants are placed and any tissue grafting that needs to be done is also taken care of.
The lab creates a full replica of your mouth from the computer imaging. This is called the implant analog. The implant analog will actually represent how your final implants will look. The implant analog gets used throughout your procedure, but especially during the placement of your implant abutments during the first procedure.
When do people typically get dental implants?
You can get dental implants if you are missing teeth, are going to be getting an extraction, and don’t want dentures or bridges. People often make the choice between bridges, dentures, and dental implants. Many people make the choice of bridges and dentures because of cost. A dental bridge usually costs between $2,000 and $5,000. In the United States, a full-mouth restoration can cost as much as $70,000. Dentures are often a more affordable option than a dental bridge or implants.
Anyone who requires bridges or dentures could be a candidate for dental implants. The affordability of dental implants in Costa Rica or Cancun is one of the reasons more people get implants each year.
More affordable dental implants are available internationally
There are also more dentists offering dental implants internationally at affordable prices. Our cosmetic dentist was the first AACD-certified dentist in Cancun and Costa Rica. If you get your dental implants done in Costa Rica or Cancun, you could save up to 70% off the price you would pay in the United States.
What are some of the benefits of getting modern dental implants?
Another NIH study looked at patient satisfaction ten years after implant placement. The study found that people reported:
- Vastly improved chewing comfort.
- Overall satisfaction with the look and feel of their smile.
- Being able to eat foods that they liked, but had to avoid previously because of missing teeth.
- Enjoying the confidence of a smile that will last the rest of their life.
The biggest dissatisfaction reported in the study was the cost of implants. These patients had paid for their treatment in the United States and had not gotten the affordable alternative of implant treatment in Costa Rica or Cancun. Dental implants are affordable, and you will be happy with the results that you get.
Why you should consider dental implants in Cancun or Costa Rica
If you want dental implants, but are afraid of the cost, you should consider treatment in Cancun or Costa Rica. Generally speaking, you will save up to 70% of the cost of getting them done in the United States. You will also get them done by an AACD-certified dentist. In the United States, you could save if you got them done by a general dentist, but you might not achieve the results that you’d like. Also, the cost of your initial consultation is free, included in the services provided by The Dental Concierge.