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Do Dental Implants Feel Natural?

Dental implants are a popular modern solution for replacing missing teeth. Compared to other dental restorations, they offer multiple advantages. Implants have earned a reputation for looking natural in the mouth and providing cosmetic benefits, but do they feel natural as well? In this article, we answer this question and discuss the various advantages of dental implants.

Do Dental Implants Feel Natural?

Dental implants replace missing or decaying teeth. They utilize a metal post surgically inserted directly into the jaw bone. With time, the post fuses with the bone and becomes a new “root” for the dental crown placed on top of the implant. Thus, the structure of dental implants is very similar to that of natural teeth.

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What is Dental Crown Lengthening?

What is Dental Crown Lengthening?

With all of the dental procedures out there, it can be difficult to figure out what is what. One such procedure that, while a common surgical procedure, is sometimes unknown to the general public (unless you or someone you know have had one) is dental crown lengthening.

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