What is Implant Dentistry
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root surgically placed directly into the jawbone where a tooth is missing. A dental implant acts as an anchor for a bridge, replacement tooth, or a set of replacement teeth. Implants provide a good alternative to crowns and bridges due to the fact they are in no way attached to neighboring teeth and thus look and feel like natural teeth.
The benefits of dental implants
- Implants can last a lifetime and do not decay
- Implants integrate into your bone and prevent the bone loss and gum recession that can occur with other types of tooth replacement
- Implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth
- Implants don’t harm your neighboring teeth
