What Makes Dental Implants Successful?

Despite continual innovations in dentistry, 120 million Americans have lost at least one tooth. Traditional bridges and dentures have been used for generations to rebuild complete smiles; however, 500,000 people annually are choosing a permanent solution to replace their missing teeth. A dental implant has over a 95% success rate and is proven to last for decades with the right maintenance. As the only method of recreating both the root and crown, here are 5 factors behind the high dental implant success rate.

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