STORY BYThe dental implant is nothing new. Egyptians used gold wire in their jawbones. Ancient South Americans used semi-precious stones. Middle Eastern skeletons from the Middle Ages were found with ivory, and Roman soldiers used iron. Its recent popularity in the United States has led to dental experts from all areas of expertise, including forensics, to learn the craft.
For persons missing some or all of their teeth, dental implants can be a permanent restorative option to bridges or dentures. Dental implants are metal posts which are surgically placed in the bone under gum tissue. After the implants are inserted, the bone grows around the implant during the healing period. A replacement tooth or crown is then attached to the metal post for a permanent restoration that looks and feels like a natural tooth. Depending on the situation, the total treatment can be anywhere from a day to six months.
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