Dental implants were developed in 1952, in a laboratory in the university town of Lund, Sweden by Professor Per-Ingvar Branemark, who had a “lucky” accident during bone grafting research. Much to his dismay, Dr. Branemark discovered that it was impossible to recover any of the bone-anchored titanium microscopes he was using. The titanium plate had apparently bonded irreversibly to living bone tissue, an observation which contradicted all scientific theory at the time.
Dr. Branemark went on to demonstrate that under carefully controlled conditions, titanium could be structurally integrated into living bone with a very high degree of predictability, and without long-term soft tissue inflammation or rejection. Branemark coined the name “osseointergration” meaning the attachment of healthy bone to a titanium implant.
Thus, dental implants were born and the application of dental ossointeration was the implantation of new titanium roots in an edentulous (toothless) patient in 1965. Dental implants have shown a 95 percent success rate and long-term studies continue to show improving success.
Dental implants combine the best of modern science and technology. Dentists trained to perform implants, crowns and/or surgery have begun to use new technology and techniques for the replacement of missing teeth. Your dentist knows your dental history and specific needs. Dental implant placement is not a dental speciality. Many times it takes several dental practitioners working together to provide the full treatment. A successful implant requires that all parties involved-the patient; the restorative dentist (who may be your dentist) who makes the crown for the implant; and the dentist who performs the procedure who places the implant, follow a careful plan of treatment. The Centers for Dental Implant specialists are qualified and trained to perform the procedure. Once you are comfortable with your choice, you are on your way to a brighter, healthier, more confident smile.
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