500,000 people every year are choosing an alternative to bridges and dentures to replace their missing teeth. Dental implants are the preferred solution to treat tooth loss because they provide predictable results. A dental implant is the only method to replace both the root and crown, creating a nearly perfect replica of a real tooth. Although they might seem like a relatively new treatment, evidence of early dental implants date back to ancient civilizations. Here’s how the first dental implants paved the way for the successful results of today’s most effective treatment for tooth loss.