
It is commonly believed that bones are the hardest structures in the human body. However, that is not technically true. It is actually tooth enamel that has that honor. It is very durable and can stand up to the stresses of chewing a limitless variety of foods. As strong as it is, though, it is far from invincible. In fact, it may become so badly damaged that you need to have your natural teeth removed. If that happens to you, your dental team may encourage you to get dental implants. How do implants compare with natural teeth? Are they weaker or stronger? This blog post explains some interesting information.
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