Archaeological evidence suggests that ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and the Mayans used materials like shells and ivory to fashion rudimentary dental implants. In the centuries that have passed since those early appliances, the materials used have improved considerably, to say the least. The implants that an oral surgeon would place today are made
Dental implants: When is a bone graft recommended?
For patients who are missing one or more natural teeth, dental implants are the solution that most closely resembles real teeth. In theory, the implant process is fairly simple: who wouldn’t want to place a great-looking replacement tooth into the spot where a natural tooth has been lost? The mechanics and science involved in making
