A properly placed dental implant has a reported success rate of more than what percent?

• A. 85%
• B. 90%
• C. 95%
• D. 80%

Answer: (B)

The key idea being tested is how reliable properly placed dental implants are in the long term. In ideal conditions with good planning, placement, and loading, implants show high success rates that are well above the 90% level. This reflects successful osseointegration, stable peri-implant tissues, and absence of pain, infection, or mobility over the follow-up period.

Because the literature and clinical guidance commonly state that implants exceed 90% success in properly treated cases, the best choice is a success rate of more than 90%. Some studies report even higher success, but 90% serves as a reliable, widely cited threshold for “highly successful” outcomes in standard practice. The other percentages—80%, 85%, and 95%—either underestimate typical outcomes in properly placed implants or reflect specific circumstances or longer-term data beyond the general teaching point.