Many people believe that bones are the hardest structures in the human body. However, it is actually tooth enamel that claims that title. It is extremely durable and designed to stand up to many decades of eating a wide variety of foods. Sadly, though, it isn’t invincible. In some cases, the teeth become so badly damaged that they must be removed. If that happens to you, your dentist may recommend that you receive dental implants. How do these restorations compare with natural teeth? Are they stronger or weaker? This blog post offers some fascinating information.
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