Implant Success Rates: Honest Statistics
95%+ is the standard. Here's what the real numbers look like.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Rashid
Medical Director
Industry averages
- 5-year survival: 97%
- 10-year: 95%
- 20-year: 90%
- Upper jaw slightly lower (94%)
- Lower jaw slightly higher (96%)
Factors affecting rates
- Surgeon experience: 2–3% impact
- Implant brand: 1–2%
- Patient systemic health: 5%
- Smoking: 2–3%
- Hygiene: 3–5%
What 'success' means
- Functional integration
- No infection
- Stable bone levels
- Usable for function
Failure definitions
- Early (under 3 months): usually integration failure
- Late (3 months+): usually peri-implantitis or mechanical
Your own rate
Ask your surgeon for their personal case tracking. Most ethical clinicians know their numbers.
References
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Journal of Oral Implantology
Referenced sources
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Journal of Oral Implantology
Medical disclaimer. This article is informational and does not replace professional clinical advice. For a plan specific to your situation, book a consultation with a Paradise Dental specialist.
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