With proper home care and regular checkup visits, a successful dental implant can last you for the rest of your life. If you have crowns, bridges or dentures that accompany your dental implants, you may need to replace these periodically, as they are subject to the same or more wear and tear as teeth. Dental implants are an excellent tooth replacement option because they can help slow and even stop bone loss in the jaw that is normally associated with tooth loss, which means you are more likely to keep your whole smile for life!