There are several factors to consider when deciding on a dental implant. The most important question is, ‘How long do dental implants last? Will I have to get a new one every couple of years?' Dr. Sudhakar Reddy, the implantologist at Dr. Sudhakar Reddy's Dental Implant Studio in Bengaluru, India, answers this critical question so that you can make an informed decision when considering getting a dental implant. "Dental implants are prosthetic teeth that are designed to mimic real teeth, both in structure and function and dental implants, like real teeth, tend to last a long time," explains Dr. Sudhakar Reddy. Natural teeth have a root that extends into the jaw bone and a crown that is visible. Similarly, a dental implant has a titanium root that fuses into the jawbone through the osseointegration process and a crown that looks like natural teeth. Because the dental implant is fused to the jawbone, it can last indefinitely without becoming damaged or failing. A dent