Dental implants have allowed millions of patients to replace lost teeth with beautiful and functional restorations that look, work, and feel like real pearly whites. These restorations are incredibly lifelike in part because they are surgically placed in the jaw and fused with its bone tissue through the natural process of osseointegration. Here’s a brief guide to why this procedure is perfectly safe as well as what your dentist will do to ensure your comfort.
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