Writers for the New York TimesHealth and Wellness blog, as well as the personal health columnists, are discussing the benefits of dental implants. Columnist Jane E. Brody says "I first lost a permanent molar to decay in my early 20s, and the resulting bridge has had to be replaced several times in subsequent decades..." Brody goes on to explain why dental implants have become the standard in tooth restoration by dentists, periodontists, and of course, Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons. The main reason: dental implants rarely need to be replaced.