What are dental implants?

A tooth implant is a small titanium fixture that functions as a replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth.

Ultimately the implant can act as an anchor for a dental prosthesis.

The prosthesis may be:

Crown - replacing one missing tooth
Bridge - replacing several missing teeth
Overdenture - implants used to retain dentures

Dental implants are made of the most biocompatible metal known to man - chemically pure titanium.

Three months after placement of the dental implant, adequate bone will have grown on to the surface of the implant so it is strong enough to withstand the daily forces of normal function. (This process is known as osseointegration.)

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What are dental implants?

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