By: Kristin Gabriel
Dentistry has come a long way in the last century, and specifically, dental implants and oral rehabilitation has opened the doors and mouths with increased treatment possibilities for many patients. Let’s face it – we need our teeth for chewing functionality and to eat, not just for looks. Tooth loss can result in shrinkage of gums and jawbones, and up until recently there were many folks with partial tooth loss who could not live normally.
Due to oral implantology, or dental implants, a new standard of care has emerged and teeth can now be restored for both functionality and aesthetics. Dental implants can also help people with increased chewing capacity, and improved speech in addition to their appearance.
Many a periodontist and dental professionals have branched off and are now specializing in this field, and continuing research spawns new developments on a daily basis. However dental implants are not for people seeking new teeth in an hour; they take time.
