{"id":37507,"date":"2022-10-30T18:38:16","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T13:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=37507"},"modified":"2026-08-20T20:06:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T14:36:03","slug":"who-is-the-first-to-implant-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/who-is-the-first-to-implant-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Was the First to Implant Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The history of dental implants goes back much further than modern implant dentistry. However, the development of predictable titanium root-form implants is closely associated with Swedish physician and researcher Per-Ingvar Br\u00e5nemark, whose work on osseointegration transformed modern implantology. This article explains who pioneered modern dental implants, how the discovery of titanium integration with bone occurred, and how that work influenced the dental implants used today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820012621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Is This Article For?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patients curious about the history of dental implants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People considering dental implant treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students researching implant dentistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Readers interested in the development of modern dentistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients who want to understand how titanium implants work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People comparing modern implants with earlier tooth-replacement methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-are-teeth-dental-implants-so-popular\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why are Teeth Dental Implants so popular?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implants are just one type of tooth replacement. But they are particularly popular among patients who have lost an upper or lower tooth because they integrate well into the surrounding bone. In addition, they look and feel natural, and they can be placed on either the upper or lower jaw. If you require a tooth replacement, you can consider a bridge, a denture, or an implant.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/123456-900x900.png\" alt=\"first Indian dentist\" class=\"wp-image-3778\" style=\"width:366px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All-on-4 Dental Implants<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-who-is-the-first-to-implant-teeth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is the first to Implant Teeth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A highly significant breakthrough for modern dental implantology happened in 1952 when Branemark discovered that the metal titanium can successfully adhere and integrate with human bone tissue. This earned him the honor of being called the Father of Modern dental <a href=\"http:\/\/onedaydentalimplant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Implantology<\/a>. Leading to the discovery, Branemark was studying the properties of bone healing and regeneration.<\/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=\"Best Brands of Dental Implants | Stock vs Customized Implants | Dr Chirag Chamria | Royal Dental\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GDp7AB7yZvk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-dr-branemark-s-teeth-implant-discovery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr Branemark&#8217;s teeth implant discovery!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1978, Dr. P. Branemark presented a two-stage threaded titanium root-form implant; he developed and tested a system using pure titanium screws which he termed&nbsp;fixtures. These were first placed in his patients in 1965 and were the first to be well-documented and the most well-maintained dental implants thus far. Branemark&#8217;s first patient had severe deformities of the jaw and chin, congenitally missing teeth and misaligned teeth. Four implants were inserted into the mandible. These implants integrated within a period of six months and remained in place for the next 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dental-implants-treatment-service-500x500-1.png\" alt=\"immediate load dental implant pinhole\" class=\"wp-image-17611\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He found this discovery accidentally in 1952 when he was studying blood flow in rabbit by placing titanium in their bone; over time it became firmly affixed to the bone and could not be removed. The bone actually bonded to the titanium surface. In fact if a fracture occurred, it always occurred between bone and bone, never between the bone and the implant. He carried over this idea into the realm of <a href=\"http:\/\/royalimplant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dentistry<\/a>. With his implant came the concept of \u201cosseointegration\u201d and the confidence that dental implant education could be introduced into dental school curricula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osseointegration was further refined and defined by Branemark as \u201ca direct structural and functional connection between ordered, living bone, and the surface of a load carrying implant\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-much-does-it-cost-to-place-a-dental-implant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much does it cost to place a dental implant?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This depends on the location and the cost of the dental lab. The average cost to place an implant is between $3000 to $3500. You can do a Google search to see a comparison of dental labs in your area. The cost will vary depending on the type of implant you choose to have, whether the implant can be placed immediately or if additional surgery is required, and if there are complications during surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"258\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Dental Implant Radiation\" class=\"wp-image-12134\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-long-does-it-take-to-place-an-implant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How long does it take to place an implant?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implant surgery takes about two hours, but the process begins before the actual surgery. There is a lot of preparation necessary for you to be ready for the surgery. First, the implant surgeon will decide which type of implant is best for your situation. She will also determine where in your mouth the bone level is low enough to support an implant.<\/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=\"One Day Dental Implants in Mumbai | 20+ Years of Expertise at Royal Dental Clinics | Best Dental\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ORebLpEIpyo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, an x-ray will be taken to check that your teeth are healthy and that there is enough room in your mouth for an implant. Then, an oral surgeon will numb your tooth and gum tissue with a local anesthetic. Your<a href=\"https:\/\/chiragchamria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> dentist<\/a> may also give you some antibiotics to take before the surgery to reduce the risk of swelling, infection, and other complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-the-teeth-implant-re-created\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the teeth implant re-created?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original Branemark implant was created as a cylindrical one; later on tapered forms appeared. Many other types of implants were introduced after the Branemark implant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-when-should-you-not-place-an-implant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When should you not place an implant?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few scenarios in which you should not receive an implant. If you have diabetes, you may be at a higher risk of complications associated with the surgery. If you have experienced serious gum disease or if your jawbone is severely decayed, you may have trouble healing properly.<\/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=\"What Is Dental Implant Procedure? | Same Day Teeth with Implants | Dr Chirag Chamria Explains\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bQQwBUTCMcM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is recorded that the birth of modern dental implants occurred in the year 1965, this was the year when Dr. Branemark first used a titanium dental implant into the jaw bone of a human volunteer. With the success of the first titanium dental implant, the process of studying the implantation of titanium into human bone for missing teeth options was then started with due urgency and with much more depth and intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820012621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who was the first person to implant teeth?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There were attempts to replace teeth with implanted materials long before modern implant dentistry. Per-Ingvar Br\u00e5nemark is widely recognised as a major pioneer of modern titanium dental implants and osseointegration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When were modern dental implants first used?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Br\u00e5nemark&#8217;s implant system was used clinically in patients beginning in 1965. The early clinical work contributed significantly to the development of modern implant dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What did Br\u00e5nemark discover?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Br\u00e5nemark&#8217;s research helped establish the phenomenon of osseointegration\u2014the stable biological relationship between living bone and a titanium implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is titanium used in dental implants?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Titanium has properties that allow it to form a stable relationship with bone under appropriate clinical conditions, making it an important material in modern implant dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are modern dental implants the same as the original Br\u00e5nemark implants?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Modern implant systems have evolved in design, surface characteristics, materials, connections and treatment planning, although osseointegration remains a fundamental principle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-map qubely-block-099e01\"><iframe 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\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suggested Article \u2013<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/pros-and-cons-of-full-mouth-dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pros and Cons of Full Mouth Dental Implants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/difference-between-crowns-and-dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Difference between Crowns<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The history of dental implants goes back much further than modern implant dentistry. However, the development of predictable titanium root-form implants is closely associated with Swedish physician and researcher Per-Ingvar Br\u00e5nemark, whose work on osseointegration transformed modern implantology. This article explains who pioneered modern dental implants, how the discovery of titanium integration with bone occurred, and how that work influenced the dental implants used today. Who Is This Article For? Why are Teeth Dental Implants so popular? Implants are just one type of tooth replacement. 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