Dental implants are titanium posts used to replace lost teeth by supporting a crown, bridge, or denture. These posts are surgically placed in the jawbone, where they fuse with the surrounding structure through the natural process of osseointegration to create a strong hold that allows the appliance to function just like a natural tooth. If you’re considering getting dental implants, you are undoubtedly wondering about what they feel like. Here’s how it feels to have dental implants when you first get them and after you’ve gotten used to having them.
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