DENTAL IMPLANTS: A NEW ERA

The therapeutic goal of implant dentistry is not merely tooth replacement, but, total oral rehabilitation. Dental implants can be considered as a treatment option, which can provide patients with positive, long-term results. Implants have developed into a viable alternative to conventional prosthetic reconstruction of edentulous areas. They provide excellent support for fixed as well as removable prosthesis, which increases function, compared with conventional complete and partial denture prosthesis. Implant dentistry has gone through many phases over the years.