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Visitor asks:

Hello!
I would like to know about the durability of bridges on implants, healthy teeth and treated teeth. I am interested in a comparison. Second question... what is the situation if there are cantilevers on these abutments? Thank you in advance for your answer!!!!

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam!

We can speak about durability only statistically. The lifespan of an individual restoration naturally depends on the lifespan of the supporting elements (tooth, implant). Ten-year survival of a non-vital tooth is around 80%. Ten-year survival of implants is around 94%. A vital tooth in itself has no statistically limited lifespan.
If we speak of durability from the standpoint of a guarantee, the matter is absolute and does not depend on a third factor: seven years (bridge construction), five years (guarantee against loss of an implant, which does not apply to smokers). It should be emphasized that before beginning treatment the therapist may change the stated guarantee periods if it is determined that the conditions for the work do not comply with professional principles (poor hygiene, parafunctions...). The patient is of course informed accordingly.

Have a nice day!

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