South Texas Periodontics & Implants Blog

Dental Implants: History and Evolution

February 21, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — soutxperiodontic @ 8:54 pm
person with dental implants smiling

Dental implants are the only way to replace the roots of missing teeth. They are small screws made from titanium that are inserted directly into the jawbone. They fuse with it through a process called osseointegration to give you a stable, long-lasting solution to gaps in your smile. Though dental implants are an excellent way to improve your smile, they weren’t always what we’re familiar with today. Keep reading to learn about the history of dental implants.

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