Although modern dental implants are only fifty years old, we’ve been replacing our teeth for a long time. Around 1931, an archaeologist in Honduras discovered the mandible of a Mayan woman from 600 years ago that had a tooth-shaped seashell inserted into the bone. And...
One of the earliest tooth replacement methods was discovered by an archaeologist in Honduras in 1931. Lodged in the mandible of a Mayan woman from 600 years ago was a tooth-shaped seashell that had been inserted into the bone. Luckily for anyone who has experienced...
Four thousand years ago in ancient China, carefully crafted bamboo pegs were used to replace missing teeth. Dental technology has come a long way since then. Just a few months ago, a robotic dentist in China successfully performed dental implant surgery on a patient....
It’s March and the weather is deciding between snow, rain, and sunshine. In just a few months, however, summer will begin, which means you’ll finally go on that vacation you’ve been planning all year. Perhaps that means the beaches of Bali, the cobblestone streets of...
When missing one, three, or all your teeth, dentist will often recommend two main treatment options, dentures or dental implants. While both have very high success rates, they also carry their own pros and cons. If you’ve recently lost teeth, and are hoping to make an...
Wooden dentures have been around since the 16th century. While an important invention in dental care, with options such as dental implants, it seems they are quickly becoming outdated. Constructed from titanium and porcelain, implants can mimic the color of our...
