Dental Implants 101
Dental implants are permanent, stable tooth replacements that can be used to replace one or more teeth. The dental implant post, which is a screw made of titanium, is surgically placed into the jawbone at the site of the missing tooth. This replaces the missing tooth’s root and ensures that your dental restoration is stable.
A period of healing is required to allow the bone to to bond with the biocompatible post. Following this healing period, one of our skilled dentists will place the dental implant restoration, or replacement tooth, which fits on top of the implant post.
Depending on which teeth are missing and your personal dental needs, your implant restoration might be a dental crown, dental bridge, complete denture, or partial denture. Each dental implant restoration is custom made to fit your smile both comfortably and aesthetically.