Dental implants are durable, lifelike restorations that are a popular replacement option for missing teeth. They are indistinguishable from your natural teeth, giving your smile a full, healthy look. Dental implants are also the only option to replace both the roots and crown of the tooth. They are inserted through the gums and into the jawbone, which they then fuse with through osseointegration. This process takes four to six months to complete. There are a lot of interesting facts about dental implants, so read on to learn three that you probably didn’t know.
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