As you might know, dental implants are highly effective. Their success rate after ten years even reaches 95%! That said, they may leave you with a nagging question: Is it possible for implants to rust? Metals can degrade with age, so it’s easy to think your new teeth will too. Truthfully, though, implants seldom rust; they’re corrosion-resistant. Your Virginia oral surgeon will even tell you why. So, here’s a primer on implants, their rust resistance, and how to care for them.
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