U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mckenna Johnson, 633d Dental Squadron dental lab technician, opens a drawer of dentures in the dental lab at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Despite their continued use for replacing missing teeth, dentures are being gradually phased out in favor of more advanced solutions like dental implants and fixed bridges, which offer improved functionality and durability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)