What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a small titanium fixture that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth.
It is surgically placed in the bone of either the upper or the lower
jaw. The bone grows around it and anchors the implant, and a dental
crown is placed over it, so that it becomes a complete tooth
replacement. They can be used is you are
missing one tooth,
missing several teeth, and even
if you are missing all your teeth.
Related information:
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Is this an experimental
procedure or can I expect it to be really
long-lasting? -
How can I know if
dental implants are right for me? -
What kind of
dental insurance coverage
can I expect for this procedure? -
I have five
implant teeth, but they're the only teeth left in my mouth now.
The rest of my teeth are missing. How complicated would it be to
get these removed so I could get a
complete denture, or what
would you recommend?
Return to the frequent questions page.
What Is a Dental Implant? /
How Long Do Dental Implants Last? /
Cost of Dental Implants /
Insurance and Dental Implants /
Will Dental Implants Work for Me? /
Am I Too Old for Dental Implants? /
Advantages /
What Do Dental Implants Feel Like? /
Esthetics of Dental Implants /
How Well Do Dental Implants Function? /
Is Dental Implant Treatment Painful? /
Time Required for Dental Implant Placement /
Post-Operative Discomfort /
Maintenance of Dental Implants
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