History of Dental Implants

The technology behind the modern dental implant – hailed as the future of dentistry – was discovered entirely by accident.

In 1952 Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark of Lund, Sweden, was conducting experiments on several lab rats. At a crucial point in the experiment, he realized he could not recover the titanium microscopes he'd mounted in the rats' bones. Against all scientific comprehension, the titanium had bonded with living bone tissue.

Professor Brånemark decided to investigate the phenomenon......

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What can I expect from a single-tooth implant?

When considering whether to opt for a dental implant, you'll want to know what to expect from the surgery. The procedure for installing a single-tooth dental implant takes around five months to complete. However, in some cases – especially when bone needs to be built up in the jawbone first – the complete procedure can take a year or more.
Your implant will proceed in three stages:

Stage One: Consultation

At your initial consultation, your chosen dental professional (either a periodontist or a dental surgeon qualified in dental implant procedures) will take x-rays of your mouth and conduct a full examination of your teeth and surrounding jawbone. You'll be informed of any measures you need to take to prepare for the surgery.
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