Dental implants are the most durable and independent option for tooth replacement. Resin-bonded prostheses preserve natural enamel and work well for anterior teeth. Traditional bridges require ...

Dental implants look the part, but by design they can't replace actual teeth. Now scientists have developed an innovative new implant that "grows" into the gum and fuses with existing nerves to mimic ...

Photo illustration by Oona Zenda of KFF Health News. Becky Carroll was missing a few teeth, and others were stained or crooked. Ashamed, she smiled with lips pressed closed. Her dentist offered to fix ...

Each year, millions of people in the U.S. get dental implants as a long-term, natural-looking fix for missing teeth. But traditional implants don't fully mimic real teeth. "Natural teeth connect to ...

Dental insurance often includes coverage for dental implants. It's important to check your policy or with your insurance company if you're considering dental implants. You may have to wait a certain ...

Q: What are dental implants, and why do people need them? A: When you lose a tooth due to an accident, infection, or periodontal disease, you face more than just aesthetic problems. The consequences ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...