Losing teeth is a worrying problem for everyone as they age. Fortunately, new dental implant technology restores teeth by using titanium materials for new dental implants.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. —
Essentially 100 percent of all humans will lose a permanent tooth at some point in life. In the early years, decay and growth problems cause tooth loss. In mid life, gum disease takes its toll. In later life, abrasion and cracking occur because the tooth enamel becomes brittle. Once teeth are lost from the jaw, the bone melts away over time. The presence of a tooth root or dental implant stops this melting process.
Having a missing tooth in the back part of the mouth is troublesome because we lose chewing capacity. Losing an upper front tooth takes away our ability to bite and can be devastating from a cosmetic standpoint. But in today’s world, almost any lost tooth can be replaced with an artificial tooth supported by a dental implant.
Dental Implant Technology
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that fits into the gum and bone of the jaw. It is made of titanium, which is a metal strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and modifiable into various shapes. This same metal is used throughout the body with… continue reading
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