{"id":322,"date":"2025-10-06T16:46:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T16:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/?p=322"},"modified":"2025-11-11T16:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:48:23","slug":"dental-implants-technology-advanced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/dental-implants-technology-advanced\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dental Implants \u2013 And Technology \u2013 Have Advanced to Benefit You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dentist carefully holding a dental implant crown and model\" class=\"wp-image-323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.png 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Would you believe that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> used to be made out of things like bamboo pegs and precious gems? It\u2019s true! Like most things, dental implants didn\u2019t start out as the rock-star treatment they are today. It took <em>centuries<\/em> of advancements in dental materials, technology, and scientific research for them to finally be called \u201cthe gold-standard of tooth replacements.\u201d Here\u2019s how they\u2019ve evolved to benefit you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biocompatible Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What really kick-started dental implants\u2019 status as a reliable and incredibly successful restoration was Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark\u2019s discovery in the 1950\u2019s. Up to this point, silver and gold amalgams were the primary material of choice, and would inevitably be rejected by the body. Even further back, ancient civilizations used creative resources like bamboo, seashells, and animal bones \u2013 none of which could produce long-term results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While conducting research on a rabbit femur, Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark found that a medical device made of titanium had completely fused with the bone, to the point where the two materials were completely inseparable. He soon realized that titanium is <em>biocompatible<\/em>, and will be readily accepted by the body. Today, titanium is still the best option out there for devices that rely on osseointegration \u2013 including dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order for the titanium post that dental implants are so well-known for to effectively keep a restoration in-place, it has to be able to make contact with the patient\u2019s jawbone. As you might imagine, surgically placing an implant along a bone hidden underneath several layers of skin takes a lot of skill. Making the process even more complicated is the fact that not everyone has the same facial anatomy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the development of CBCT scanners, your implant dentist can get an incredibly detailed look at your oral structure <em>before <\/em>the first incision. These advanced imaging devices can produce a precise 3D render of your entire jaw, and as a direct result, dental implant placement accuracy has never been better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better Understanding of Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might remember from history and biology classes that people\u2019s understanding of health and the human body was somewhat limited. To be fair, doctors in the middle-ages didn\u2019t exactly have easy access to research notes, documented results, and X-rays. Modern physicians still owe the scientists of the past some credit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But all of this illustrates just how far things have come. More and more research shows an undeniable link between oral health and other systemic issues such as heart disease. With this in mind, implant dentists are able to use their patients\u2019 health history in order to better personalize their treatment plans for success. They now know, for example, that smoking habits and gum disease can significantly increase your chance of dental implant failure \u2013 and that managing these risk factors can help you enjoy your restoration for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, dental implants have a 95% success rate, and most of that is due to all of the work that went into understanding human biology and developing better technology. So when you receive your dental implants, know that you\u2019re getting the best that several decades of advancements have to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/dr-julia-white.html\">Drs. Julia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/dr-brandon-white.html\">Brandon White<\/a> are a dynamic wife-and-husband duo who have been helping patients smile for over 10 years. Both are dedicated to providing their patients with the best treatment experience possible, which is why they partner with local specialists for dental implant surgery. Rest assured, Dr. Julia and Dr. Brandon will do everything possible to help ensure your dental implant restoration is a success! To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/contact.html\">contact their office<\/a> for a consultation, call 540-587-5707.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Would you believe that dental implants used to be made out of things like bamboo pegs and precious gems? It\u2019s true! Like most things, dental implants didn\u2019t start out as the rock-star treatment they are today. 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