A dental implant is a small metal post, typically made of titanium or another bio-compatible metal. It is placed into a socket in your gums that was left empty by a missing tooth. The implant then fuses with the jawbone tissue, becoming very stable and painless in the patient’s mouth. Without a tooth to support, the jawbone can deteriorate over time. Dental implants are the only dental restoration option that preserves and stimulates natural bone growth, helping to prevent bone loss. Acting as a replacement root, the implant can support a single crown, or multiple implants can support a bridge, partial, or denture.
