{"id":24,"date":"2019-09-20T20:34:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T20:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wyliefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=24"},"modified":"2019-09-20T20:34:39","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T20:34:39","slug":"skilled-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wyliefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/20\/skilled-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"A Local Dentist Says This is Why Dental Implants are So Sturdy!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For people missing any number of teeth, a host of problems\ncan emerge, such as the loss of bone mass, any remaining teeth shifting, an inability\nto chew food and a decline in confidence. With dental implant insertion, though,\nthere is now a way to overcome these issues and achieve a natural-looking and\nappealing smile. For an explanation of what dental\nimplants<\/a> are composed of and what makes them so sturdy, continue reading to\nreceive expert information from a local dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Dental Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cylinder post that is surgically inserted into the\njawbone, a dental implant\u2019s primary function is to replace an entire tooth\nstructure from the root to the crown. In doing so, it provides the most secure\nand stable tooth replacement option currently available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the implant is attached to the jawbone, it takes a few\nmonths for the fixture to fuse with the existing bone through a process called\nosseointegration. In doing so, a lasting and sound foundation is formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Dental Implants Made from?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Across the board, the dental implant procedure has a 95%\nsuccess rate. This can be partially attributed to the fact that implants are\ncomposed of a strong and durable material called titanium. A biocompatible\nmaterial, titanium is perfect to use because of its ability to fuse with the\nexisting bone without causing a harsh reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are two other advantages of using titanium:<\/p>\n\n\n\n