Did you know that dental implants have a history nearly as long as civilization itself? Archeologists have found evidence of Ancient Egyptians stabilizing teeth with gold wire as early as 2500 BC—and of Mayans using shells as mandibular implants as early as 600 AD. That’s some serious dental surgery more than 1,400 years ago! Even…
Implants as a Predictable Restorative Option
Many Americans together have lost millions of teeth over their lifetimes due to tooth decay or bone loss. Until the last few years, it has been difficult to replace teeth with artificial ones that were able to duplicate the performance and esthetics of natural, healthy teeth. Today, dental implants are coming closer than ever to…