The modern dental implant was developed by Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark, a Swedish orthopedic surgeon. In the 1950s, Dr. Brånemark made a groundbreaking discovery when he found that titanium could naturally bond with bone, a process he termed “osseointegration.” This discovery laid the foundation for the development of the modern dental implant.
Dr. Brånemark’s work revolutionized dentistry, and his titanium implants became the standard for replacing missing teeth. The first successful dental implant was placed in 1965, and since then, millions of people worldwide have benefited from this innovation.
Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark is often referred to as the “father of modern dental implantology” due to his pioneering work in this field.
