Although roughly 120 million Americans today are missing at least one tooth, this isn’t a brand new issue. One of the most popular restoration treatments is dental implants, and the earliest signs of them can be dated back to 600 A.D. Fortunately, through modern dental technology and techniques, this procedure has come a long way from using materials like seashells and animal bones to replace teeth! Keep reading to learn how these restorations have evolved throughout the years.
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