Innovations in Implant Therapy

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By Catherine Monchik, RDH, BS, MS, Isis Marsh, RDH, MS

Tooth loss affects more than half of the adult population in the United States. Implant-supported restorations have become the top choice for restorative tooth replacement due to the benefits of conserving the surrounding alveolar bone and tooth structures.

Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey show the prevalence of dental implants rose from 5.7% to 17% between 1999 and 2016 with projected growth as high as 23% by 2026.

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