Amazingly, 100 years ago or so, roughly half of all adults in North America were toothless. Today, thanks to the improved dental care options and awareness of oral health, less than 10 percent of adults over the age of 65 have lost teeth. For people who have lost teeth, there are a bevy of cosmetic dental options that can help replace teeth. Since Americans pretty much unanimously agree that a healthy smile is a vital social asset, the cosmetic dentistry is popular and valuable.

One major component of the cosmetic dentistry industry is dental implant surgery. Dental implants are used as replacements for the roots of missing teeth, and are generally made from titanium. A dental implant is generally placed into the bone socket of a missing tooth, and over the next six to twelve weeks, the

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