LAST A LIFETIME WITHOUT DECAYnTooth implants are the longest-lasting of any tooth replacement treatment. An implant lasts 30 years on average, at least three times as long as a dental bridge or removable denture. You might pay less for one of these temporary solutions, but you end up paying more for their replacements over the years. nnSTIMULATE HEALTHY JAWBONE GROWTHnYour jawbone needs stimulation to maintain healthy growth, oral functions, and facial structure. When you lose a tooth, it loses that stimulation and begins to deteriorate. A dental implant works to replace the root structure that is necessary for healthy jawbone growth.nnYour natural teeth stimulate growth in your jawbone every time you bite, chew, or place bite pressure on your teeth. Dentures and bridges place the bite force on your gums, but the pressure doesn’t transfer through to the bone. Implants are the only tooth replacement option that completely restores your oral function.