What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is used to replace a missing tooth or a tooth which will soon be lost. Dental implants are threaded titanium posts that are placed into the space previously occupied by the natural tooth. Implants are also frequently used in the denture patients to improve stability and retention. Dental implants have revolutionized dentistry’s approach to replacing teeth.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root (titanium) that is placed into the bone of your upper or lower jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. The benefit of using implants is that they don’t rely on neighboring teeth for support, they are permanent and stable. Implants are a great solution to tooth loss because they look and feel like natural teeth. Implant material is made from different types of metallic and bone-like ceramic materials that are compatible with body tissue. There are different types of dental implants: one is placed directly into the jaw bone, like natural tooth roots; the second is used when the jaw structure is limited, therefore, a custom-made metal framework fits directly on the existing bone.
Dental implants are small prosthetic posts that are placed into the bone of the upper or lower jaw. They act as replacements for the root portion of lost natural teeth and also serve as an anchor for replacement teeth. Dental implants look and feel exactly like natural teeth — in fact, no-one (other than maybe your dentist) will be able to tell the difference. Implants are used to replace small bridges, removable partial dentures and missing single teeth.
