Dental Implants: The Last 100 Years

This article on the History of Dental Implants spans beyond the last 100 years of the AAOMS. It was not until materials and methods became less traumatic to the bone that implants became firmly attached to the surrounding bone. This phenomenon is now utilized to replace single and multiple teeth and restore the patient to function and well-being. Many of the methods used to increase denture function are still utilized with modification to augment the environment for an implant. Technological changes allow patients to be treated efficiently, with the same need for a good treatment plan and physical evaluation by the clinician.

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