The Future of Dental Implants: A Narrative Review of Trends, Technologies, and Patient Considerations

Johnson Raja James; Avina Kharat; Suresh Chinnakutti; Snehal Kamble; Mita Mandal; Anubhav Das

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journal article Aug 18, 2025

The Future of Dental Implants: A Narrative Review of Trends, Technologies, and Patient Considerations

Johnson Raja James Avina Kharat Suresh Chinnakutti Snehal Kamble Mita Mandal Anubhav Das

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Johnson Raja James, Avina Kharat, Suresh Chinnakutti, et al. (2025). The Future of Dental Implants: A Narrative Review of Trends, Technologies, and Patient Considerations. Cureus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90380

The Future of Dental Implants: A Narrative Review of Trends, Technologies, and Patient Considerations

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