{"id":103,"date":"2019-12-03T09:49:40","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T09:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/?p=103"},"modified":"2020-01-05T21:59:39","modified_gmt":"2020-01-05T21:59:39","slug":"why-dental-implants-1-tooth-replacement-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/why-dental-implants-1-tooth-replacement-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Dental Implants Are the #1 Tooth Replacement Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Dental
Dental implant on the example of a jaw model<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that the first dental implants were invented\nall the way back in ancient China in the year 2000 BC? Back then, carved bamboo\npegs were sometimes used to replace missing teeth. Ouch!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, dental implants<\/a>\nhave advanced considerably since then \u2013 and of course, they no longer are made\nfrom bamboo. In fact, modern dental implants that were first developed in the\n1970s are today considered the most effective and reliable tooth replacement\nsolution available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to discover what implant material has replaced\nbamboo and why so many dentists recommend dental implants to replace missing\nteeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Implants? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are the only restorative treatment that\nreplaces both the visible portion of the tooth and the tooth root structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A small metal rod inserted into the jawbone beneath the gums, dental implants gradually fuse with the surrounding bone through a natural process called \u201cosseointegration\u201d. By replacing the missing tooth root structure, dental implants are able to provide an extremely stable base for a new artificial tooth or other dental prosthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Implants Made Of? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are typically made from the extremely durable metal known as titanium. Why? In addition to its strength and durability, titanium is biocompatible, meaning it can remain in the body without harming any living tissue. This allows the jawbone to safely and naturally fuse with an implant to provide maximum support for a new artificial tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The replacement tooth or teeth that are placed on top of the\ndental implant are usually made from porcelain or similar ceramic material.\nPorcelain is strong enough to withstand natural chewing forces and can be\ncolor-matched to blend in seamlessly with a patient\u2019s smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are widely viewed as the best tooth\nreplacement solution available today due to their many advantages, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n