{"id":202,"date":"2013-03-22T07:37:32","date_gmt":"2013-03-22T07:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=202"},"modified":"2026-09-07T20:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T20:02:10","slug":"improved-functionality-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/improved-functionality-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Improved Functionality with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In our last post<\/a>, we mentioned that dental implants<\/a> may one day be replaced by bioengineered teeth grown from stem cells. Until that day, however, dental implants<\/strong> will be one of the best ways to replace missing teeth and enjoy improved functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Dental Implants Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because dental implants<\/strong> use a prosthetic root to anchor teeth to the jaw. What\u2019s more, your prosthetic root is made from titanium, a biocompatible metal. Over time, your implant(s) will bond with the bone in your jaw to create a stable foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Dental Implants Save Your Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why is all this important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because missing roots lead to bone loss, which can eventually lead to the loss of other teeth. Dental implants<\/strong> try to prevent all that by replacing the missing root and preserving the jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to Learn More About Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not every patient is a candidate for dental implants<\/strong> though. To find out about your restorative dentistry options, call<\/a> Westside Dental Associates<\/strong> to reserve an appointment with Dr. Latner<\/a>. We\u2019re happy to provide care to patients of all ages from all around the Los Angeles<\/strong> area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In our last post, we mentioned that dental implants may one day be replaced by bioengineered teeth grown from stem cells. Until that day, however, dental implants will be one of the best ways to replace missing teeth and enjoy improved functionality. How Do Dental Implants Work? That\u2019s because dental implants use a prosthetic root to anchor teeth to the jaw. What\u2019s more, your prosthetic root is made from titanium, a biocompatible metal. Over time, your implant(s) will bond with the bone in your jaw to create a stable foundation. How Can Dental Implants Save Your Smile? Why is all this important? 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