NO MORE MISSING TEETH The Amazing Story Behind Dental Implants
Dental implants are an important staple of modern dentistry. In addition to the added confidence implants provide in the form of a complete smile, dental implants protect your oral health against the damage caused by a missing tooth. But while dental implants seem quite ordinary today, they are, in fact, an extraordinary medical advancement brought into the world by Swedish scientist and pioneering orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark. Remembered as “the man who made people smile,” Dr. Branemark was not the first person to address the problem of missing teeth with an artificial replacement. But for decades, any attempt at a dental implant had led to failure and patient suffering. The human body is designed to protect itself from foreign invaders and would reject implants made of gold, alloy, or platinum. It was Dr. Branemark who discovered the amazing properties of titanium. Instead of being rejected by the body, titanium is able to fuse to bone in a process Dr. Branemark called “osseointegration.” With a team of physicians, dentists, biologists, and engineers, Dr. Branemark created the first successful dental implant. The first patient to receive Dr. Branemark’s implant was Gösta Larsson, who volunteered for treatment. Larsson had been born with a deformed jaw, and after receiving four dental implants, he was able to speak and eat normally for the first time in his life. All four implants would work without a problem for the rest of Larsson’s life, signaling a new era of dentistry.
Dr. Branemark’s groundbreaking research revolutionized what dentists could do for their patients. A dental implant can change a person’s life. No longer do patients have to feel self-conscious about unsightly gaps in their teeth; they are instead free to eat, speak, and smile confidently. Additionally, implants stabilize a patient’s jaw after a tooth is lost, preventing further loss of bone and teeth. Continuing advancements mean dental implants are better, faster, and more effective than ever before. Call 310.888.7797 and schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Maddahi to learn if you’re a candidate for dental implants designed to complement your smile and improve your oral health.
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WITH BACON AND APPLES Balsamic Chicken
INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into pieces • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 1/2 cup olive oil • Juice of 1/2 lemon • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1/4 cup rosemary, finely chopped
• 10 ounces Brussels sprouts, halved, stems removed • 2 apples, cored, peeled, and coarsely chopped • 6 slices bacon, cut into squares • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Blend balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon, rosemary, and garlic to create marinade. Pour into bowl or sealable bag and add chicken. Marinate for at least 5 minutes or up to 12 hours. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful the chicken will be. 2. Heat oven to 375 F. Spread Brussels sprouts, bacon, and apples on a baking sheet. Add chicken and pour any extra marinade over the top. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through. For extra crunchiness, turn the heat up to 425 F for the last 5 minutes. 4. Transfer to platter and serve immediately. [Inspired bywholesomelicious.com]
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