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A panel of more than 138 dentistry experts was convened in 2019 for the purpose of “Identifying and predicting future trends in implant dentistry in Europe,” as the report they produced was titled. In the Delphi Study – Horizon 2030, these experts weighed in on a number of predictions, and their level of consensus is held across the industry as a strong indication of where patient demand will land in the next decade. Most notably among these predictions was “patient demand for dental implants,” which 94% of the participants believed would increase.
Both in Europe and America, experts agree that patients will continue to shift away from dentures as dental implants become more accessible. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons reports that between 100,000 and 300,000 implants are placed annually, and that research to improve designs and techniques is “expected to expand in the future.” For prospective patients of dentists in Pensacola, FL, this is already being evidenced by the establishment of trusted dental implant providers like Scottsdale Family Smiles.
To say that dental implants are a new trend is debatable, since implants have actually been around (in much cruder forms) since the medieval times. It wasn’t until 1992, however, that dentists began to use ceramics, and today, we have access to designs that increase “osseointegration,” i.e., the jawbone accepting the implant without issue. Dental implants as we know them today are small, surgically implanted devices that serve as anchors for artificial teeth. They are inserted into the jawbone wherever missing teeth are found to provide a sound foundation. They require little to no maintenance, and are designed to preserve normal jaw mechanics. According to a research article examining trends in dental implants, this procedure is now performed with a 95% success rate. If you were to consult with a dentist in Pensacola, FL or anywhere else in the nation for the purpose of restoring a full smile, dental implants would likely top the list.
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