{"id":165,"date":"2017-01-16T17:07:43","date_gmt":"2017-01-16T17:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:41:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:41:31","slug":"dental-implants-houston-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-implants-houston-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future Looks Bright for Dental Implants in Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_40184586_SMALL-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"dental implants in houston restore smiles\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_40184586_SMALL-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_40184586_SMALL-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_40184586_SMALL.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>With growth in technology and improved materials, the medical world is rapidly advancing &#8212; and it seems implant dentistry is among the areas that have seen the most dramatic improvements over the past several decades. In the 20th century alone, we advanced from shaky implants with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low rate of success<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to today\u2019s modern, osseointegrated dental implants that promote oral and overall health. And the advances don\u2019t seem to be stopping now. Indeed, the future looks brighter than ever for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/affordable-dental-implants-houston.html\">dental implants<\/a> in Houston! <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to learn how changes in technology, techniques, and materials will influence the future of implant dentistry.<\/span>\n\n<!--more-->\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental Implants: Future Technology<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not surprising that advances in technology promise to be one of the most significant factors influencing the future of dental implants. With faster Internet speeds and more sophisticated collaborative technology, we are already benefiting from easier communication between clinicians, specialists, and dentists in the preparation for dental implants. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cone-beam CT scanning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CBCT) and associated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAD\/CAM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (computer-aided design and manufacturing) capabilities, planning and execution of complex cases is now more effective than ever. Digital scanning in place of traditional impressions improves the design of abutments and restorations &#8212; i.e., your replacement teeth. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for more exciting advancements in dental implants thanks to\u2026<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printing<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cone-beam scanning<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-house milling machines and CAD\/CAM technology<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future Techniques<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are seeing exciting advancements with certain dental implant techniques &#8212; especially immediate-loading. The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/teeth-in-an-hour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cTeeth In a Hour\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treatment provides dental implants that are restored in just one appointment. What started out as an experimental (but exciting) treatment is now more predictable and effective than ever. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also discussed the promise of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">magnet healing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a previous blog post, and don\u2019t forget that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nanodiamonds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help speed up bone growth in advance of dental implants. These and other techniques (like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood platelet growth factors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) used to be refined to a special lab &#8212; but are quickly becoming accessible to a greater number of oral surgeons and their patients.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most dental implants are made from titanium, but patients with allergies can benefit from zirconium dental implants. The implants themselves are also available in various sizes and widths. Certain patients are eligible for one-stage dental implants, in which the prosthetic teeth are loaded at the same time as dental implantation. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Piney Point Dental Center already offers a number of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/affordable-dental-implants-houston.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">options in dental implants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We expect the variety in dental implant materials and sizes to continue to grow in the coming years &#8212; and we look forward to staying at the forefront of these advances. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houston Oral Surgeon Stay Up-to-Date in Implant Dentistry<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through continuing education and a devotion to excellence, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/dr-steve-l-koo.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Steve L. Koo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/dr-tom-w-weil.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Tom W. Weil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide the latest in dental implant care at Piney Point Dental Implant Center. Patients can feel confident knowing we will continue to use the latest technologies, methods, and equipment to provide the ultimate in implant dentistry. If you would like to discuss your own tooth replacement, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/request-a-consultation.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a personalized consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today!<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentistry Today<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201dThe Future of Implant Dentistry\u201d<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With growth in technology and improved materials, the medical world is rapidly advancing &#8212; and it seems implant dentistry is among the areas that have seen the most dramatic improvements over the past several decades. In the 20th century alone, we advanced from shaky implants with a low rate of success to today\u2019s modern, osseointegrated dental implants that promote oral and overall health. And the advances don\u2019t seem to be stopping now. Indeed, the future looks brighter than ever for dental implants in Houston! Keep reading to learn how changes in technology, techniques, and materials will influence the future of implant dentistry. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-implants-houston-2\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Future Looks Bright for Dental Implants in Houston<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Implant dentistry has dramatically improved since its inception. 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