Dental implants are a great replacement for lost teeth.

Having dental implants installed could be the next best thing to having real teeth, it has been claimed.

The Manila Bulletin reported Dr Mark Gan has championed the use of modern dentistry techniques to help put patients at ease and ensure they get the best results from their treatments.

Dr Gan told the publication: “[Fitting a] dental implant is an art and a craft … There are cases that are complex but all are manageable.”

He added that gone are the days when extractions and other procedures might be likened to torture, as modern methods can be virtually pain free for some people.

Elsewhere, Dentistry IQ recently reported that 26 per cent of adults have lost all their teeth by the age of 74, while 69 per cent of adults aged 35 to 44 have lost at least one tooth, meaning the installation of dental implants could help people boost their wellbeing.

The publication noted the use of mini dental implants could provide an affordable and aesthetically pleasing solution for individuals who have suffered tooth loss