Nowadays, more and more patients are choosing dental implants, so how many years do they last? Many patients who want to have dental implant surgery are eager to know. Generally speaking: the 5-year retention rate is over 98% and the 10-year retention rate is around 95%. Of course, these figures only reflect the average, but the life expectancy of each dental implant is not only related to the treatment, but also to the patient’s health condition, use and self-maintenance. The latter is the decisive factor in determining the longevity of dental implants. Dental implants will last longer if they are well maintained. It is now well documented that one of the first modern dental implants has served the missing tooth perfectly for more than 40 years! Therefore, if you choose to have dental implants, you must take good care of them!