How Long Have Dental Implants Been Around? A Dentist Explains.

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If you’ve wondered “how long have dental implants been around,” the short answer is: in some form for centuries, but modern dental implants as we know them date to the mid-20th century. This post will walk a quick timeline, explain the science behind implants, cover how long they last, answer common patient questions, and explain […]