For years scientists studied the best methods and materials for replacing teeth. It wasn’t until the 1950s that doctors like Leonard Linkow and Per-Ingvar Branemark started experimenting with titanium to replace tooth roots. It’s taken thousands of years for tooth replacement to get to where it is today. However, many people don’t even realize how much easier it is to replace teeth via dental implants.
Today, dental implants in Inwood consist of three main components: an implant, abutment and restoration. Keep reading to learn how they make up the dental implant and how technology is making the process easier.