Dental implants are titanium screw-shaped posts placed directly into the jaw bone. Implants fully restore the structure of a missing tooth, including the root.

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Explained: How Do Dental Implants Really Work?

According to the American College of Prosthodontists, roughly 50% of the population of the US is missing at least one tooth. That means around 178 million Americans, and the number is expected to rise. Besides causing problems with eating and sometimes speaking, an incomplete smile may cause a big dent in your confidence. What if we told you dental implants offer a permanent solution? Read about dental implants, how they work, and how they are placed. 

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