Dental implants and other forms of innovative medical technologies are set to become even more popular over the coming years as people become more aware of their benefits.
Becker's ASC Review cites a study from the Millennium Research Group which shows that treatments such as facial injectables, percutaneous heart valves and dental implants are set to dominate the healthcare market by 2016.
Dr Mitesh Badiani told Okehampton Today that dental implants are good because they are a "clever long-term solution" rather than a quick fix like dentures or bridges.
He explained that they are a screw-shaped replacement for the original tooth – which may have been knocked out in an accident – that are anchored into the jaw bone.
"Made from titanium, they tend to be well tolerated by bone tissue, which should 'fuse' with the implant making the new tooth extremely stable," the expert added.
Anyone thinking of having dental implants should seek the advice of a professional to discuss their options.
