Diagram comparing a natural tooth to a dental implant structure by Foundation Dental Services

What is a dental implant?

The diagram below shows how a dental implant is used in place of a natural tooth.
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Facts About Dental Implants

Despite improvements in dental care, millions of people suffer tooth loss — mostly due to tooth decay, gingivitis (gum disease), or injury. For many years, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. But, today, dental implants are available. Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for
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Dental Implants

There is no question that over the last two decades dental implants have revolutionised tooth replacement and the practice of dentistry. The concept of dental implants is not new, the earliest recorded attempts of their use were discovered in the Mayan civilization dating back to 600 A.D. Today’s highly successful dental implants consist of root
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Dental Implants – what you need to know

SOURCE: Dear Doctor It is widely accepted that over the last two decades, dental implants have been instrumental in revolutionizing tooth replacement and the practice of dentistry. Did you know that the concept of dental implants is not new? The earliest recorded attempts of their use were discovered in the Mayan civilization dating back to
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Antidepressants linked to tooth implant failure, new study finds

Antidepressants, commonly used to treat anxiety, pain and other disorders, may play a role in dental implant failure, according to a new pilot study by University at Buffalo researchers. The research found that the use of antidepressants increased the odds of implant failure by four times. Each year of antidepressant use doubled the odds of
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