{"id":9,"date":"2024-02-16T13:39:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T13:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zendentalcarenj.com\/blog\/?p=9"},"modified":"2024-05-01T13:41:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T13:41:27","slug":"egyptian-kings-swedish-rabbits-the-surprising-evolution-of-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zendentalcarenj.com\/blog\/egyptian-kings-swedish-rabbits-the-surprising-evolution-of-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Egyptian Kings &amp; Swedish Rabbits: The Surprising Evolution of Dental Implants \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zendentalcarenj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_200058761__1710852102_66732-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"illustration of a dental implant \" class=\"wp-image-10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zendentalcarenj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_200058761__1710852102_66732-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zendentalcarenj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_200058761__1710852102_66732-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zendentalcarenj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_200058761__1710852102_66732.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zendentalcarenj.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are widely considered to be the gold standard when it comes to tooth replacement, capable of bringing back any number of teeth and lasting for decades. However, that wasn\u2019t always the case. Just like any technology, the first implants were rather rudimentary, but that\u2019s to be expected as they date back over 4,000 years ago! Keep reading to learn how they went from basic to state-of-the-art and might be just what you need to close the gaps in your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ancient Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The earliest known dental implants came in the form of small bamboo pegs that come from Ancient China. A brisk 2,000 years later, Egyptians swapped the wood for precious metals, with one found in an Egyptian king from 1,000 B.C. Indigenous tribes in Central and South America used shells to replace teeth, and some were even found to be carved in the shape of tooth roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Beginning of Modern Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of modern-day dental implants begins with Swedish orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Per-Ingvar Br\u00e5nemark, who was studying bone healing and regeneration in 1952. The method he used sounds strange on the surface but ultimately proved successful: he placed pieces of titanium in the femurs of rabbits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He discovered that the titanium naturally fused with the bone, making it extremely strong and secure. This process is called <em>osseointegration<\/em>, and it\u2019s the source of today\u2019s implant\u2019s stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back to the Present Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, implants have progressed even further since Dr. Br\u00e5nemark\u2019s initial breakthrough, leading to today\u2019s implants being more reliable and natural-looking while also having an impressive 95% success rate after 10 years. Plus, while implants were initially just for bringing back single teeth, the treatment is now able to replace entire rows with just four to six posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a long and winding journey, but dental implants have now become the go-to solution for many patients hoping to enjoy full smiles again. If you\u2019re ready to leave your life with missing teeth in the past, just reach out to a dentist today to get care that an Egyptian king could have only dreamed of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>About the Author<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zendentalcarenj.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\"><em>Dr. Sheren Elsaid<\/em><\/a><em> started her career wanting to become a physician, but she soon found herself drawn to dentistry. She earned her dental degree from Temple University and completed her residency through the NYU Langone Dental Medicine Program. Today, she has taken several advanced courses focused on dental implants and only uses the latest technology to plan and perform treatments. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Elsaid and learn how you could instantly save $500 on dental implants at Zen Dental Care, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zendentalcarenj.com\/contact.html\"><em>reach out to us today<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants are widely considered to be the gold standard when it comes to tooth replacement, capable of bringing back any number of teeth and lasting for decades. However, that wasn\u2019t always the case. 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