{"id":14437,"date":"2022-05-27T12:44:16","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T07:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=14437"},"modified":"2025-11-27T15:25:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:55:55","slug":"who-invented-the-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/who-invented-the-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Who invented the Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200dDental implants have become more common in recent years, as patients have become more aware of their benefits. But who invented them? As with many medical discoveries, the first known reference to dental implants was made by a researcher in the 19th century. The first modern-day implant was developed in the 1960s by a dentist from New Zealand . However, we can also attribute their invention to ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Greeks. They used materials like lead, gold, and ivory for artificial teeth. Let\u2019s explore further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#ba0c49;color:#fffffa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13-1.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Dental Clinics Mumbai | Top Dentist in Kandivali\" class=\"wp-image-14439\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-invented-dental-implants\">Who invented dental implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no one person who invented dental implants. However, we can attribute their invention to a few people who made significant breakthroughs throughout history. We will explore each of them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19th Century pioneers <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first modern-day implant was developed in the 1960s by a dentist from New Zealand, named Murray Spence. He is known as the father of modern <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/services\/dental-implant-zygomatic\/\">dental implants<\/a>. But he wasn\u2019t the first person to make a significant discovery in the field of dental implants. In fact, Spence was inspired to research dental implants after meeting with an American dentist, Dr. Sam Yabuhara. Yabuhara is credited with the discovery of the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/zygomaticimplant.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">implantation pocket<\/a>.\u201d An implantation pocket is what a <a href=\"https:\/\/chiragchamria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dentist<\/a> makes to host a single dental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7oct-2-900x900.jpg\" alt=\"isaac newton\" class=\"wp-image-3833\" width=\"547\" height=\"547\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did the Romans and Greeks invent dental implants? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Romans and Greeks are known for their advances in architecture, art, and science. They also made notable advancements in <a href=\"https:\/\/chiragchamria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dentistry<\/a>. But how were they able to do this? The Romans used materials like lead and gold for <a href=\"https:\/\/sapteeth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artificial teeth<\/a>. They would use the gold to make the crown and the lead to create a base to attach the crown to the real teeth. Because of this, they were one of the first civilizations to use dental implants. And even though they didn\u2019t know the term \u201cdental implant,\u201d the process is still very similar to the modern-day practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"PIoNEER IN Same Day Dental Implants | Dentistry in Covid Ep 5 Dr Arun Chamria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pBEckAlcNVA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the Romans had no anesthesia, a surgeon would make an incision in the patient\u2019s gums and then remove a section of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sapteeth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real teeth<\/a>. Then, he would clean the socket and put the lead in place. After that, he would attach the gold crown to the lead. The Greeks, on the other hand, used ivory to create artificial teeth. They would carve a hole in the tooth and then insert the ivory. As with the Romans, the Greeks didn\u2019t use anesthesia. They would simply clean the socket and then put the ivory in it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern-day dental implants <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we\u2019ve explored above, dental implants have a long history. However, the first <a href=\"https:\/\/zygomaticimplant.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modern-day dental implant<\/a> was developed by Murray Spence. The implant he developed is made of titanium and is shaped like a screw. In order to use it, a surgeon first needs to make an incision in the gums. The surgeon then places the implant into the bone. After that, he or she needs to wait for the bone to fuse with the implant. The implant is placed underneath the gum line. This is because if the implant were placed above the gum line, the tissue would likely reject it. If the implant were placed below the gum line, it would be more likely to become infected. After the implant is placed, the surgeon needs to wait for the bone to fuse with the implant. This process can take about 3-6 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"4433\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Oct-16-1-4-e1624729588714.jpg\" alt=\"old age toothbrush\" class=\"wp-image-4433\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4434\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Oct-16-1-5.jpg\" alt=\"toothbrush evolution\" class=\"wp-image-4434\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"4435\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Oct-16-1-6-e1624729550769.jpg\" alt=\"electronic toothbrush\" class=\"wp-image-4435\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4436\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Oct-16-1-7.jpg\" alt=\"toothbrush evolution electronic\" class=\"wp-image-4436\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4437\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Oct-16-1-8.jpg\" alt=\"toothbrush evolution\" class=\"wp-image-4437\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"4438\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Oct-16-1-9.jpg\" alt=\"toothbrush evolution\" class=\"wp-image-4438\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Words <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve explored the history of dental implants above. Dental implants are a great option for missing teeth. They can be used for both the upper and lower teeth. Implants can also be used to hold dentures in place. They are an excellent option for people who are <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/services\/dental-implant-zygomatic\/\">missing teeth<\/a> because they look very natural and are long-lasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-map qubely-block-e01180\"><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"350px\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Royal%20Dental%20Clinic%20%7C%20Same%20Day%20Dental%20Implant%20%26%20Cosmetic%20Treatment%2C%20Kandivali%20Thakur%20Complex%2C%20V%20Mall%2C%20Western%20Express%20Hwy%2C%20Kandivali%20East%2C%20Mumbai%2C%20Maharashtra%20400101&amp;t=&amp;z=16&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;iwloc=&amp;output=embed\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200dDental implants have become more common in recent years, as patients have become more aware of their benefits. But who invented them? As with many medical discoveries, the first known reference to dental implants was made by a researcher in the 19th century. The first modern-day implant was developed in the 1960s by a dentist from New Zealand . However, we can also attribute their invention to ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Greeks. They used materials like lead, gold, and ivory for artificial teeth. Let\u2019s explore further. Who invented dental implants? 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