{"id":273,"date":"2019-08-17T15:02:49","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T15:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=273"},"modified":"2019-09-13T15:04:57","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T15:04:57","slug":"the-future-of-dental-implants-what-to-expect-in-the-years-to-come","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/the-future-of-dental-implants-what-to-expect-in-the-years-to-come\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Dental Implants: What to Expect in the Years to Come"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve been researching ways to replace your missing\nteeth, you\u2019ve probably seen or even discussed with your dentist the possibility\nof pursuing dental\nimplants<\/a>. These unique restorations don\u2019t just give you the look of a\nsmile, but they actually restore the entire tooth\u2019s structure, which, in turn,\nimproves your oral health! Obviously, they\u2019re not the only option available,\nbut they are a superior method of treatment. Let\u2019s find out more about how\ndental implants came to be and what we can expect to see from them in the\nfuture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Have Dental Implants Progressed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thousands of years ago, people were attempting to address\ntooth loss by inserting various materials into their jawbone. It was apparent\nthey knew that without strong bone, nothing would hold up, so archeologists\nfound everything from seashells to stone embedded into the mouths of these individuals.\nIt wasn\u2019t until the 1950s that titanium became the ideal solution to safely and\neffectively fuse to the bone and surrounding tissue, thus, the creation of the\ndental implant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proving to be unlike any other type of treatment, they were catapulted\nto the forefront and became one of the most popular restorative methods available.\nHowever, one of the most pivotal aspects of successful implant placement is the\nhealing process, which can take several months. Osseointegration must be\ncomplete before any type of restoration is placed on top of the implant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As humans often do, we want things to be completed faster,\nwhich is why research is being done to discover ways to quicken the healing\ntime and give people fully restored smiles faster than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does the Future Look Like for Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With technology advancing every day, the field of dentistry\nand implant dentistry is changing at rapid speed. If you\u2019ve noticed your implant\ndentist has new equipment or machinery in the dental office, it\u2019s because they\nbelieve these newer pieces of technology can make a procedure quicker, reduce healing\ntime, and offer greater precision and accuracy. When it comes to what is\npossible when you combine dental implants and technology, the opportunities for\nwhat is to come are endless. In fact, here are a few things we can expect to\nsee in the coming years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n