What are Implants
Dental implants are titanium posts surgically inserted into the jawbone to replace the roots of missing teeth. They provide support for other dental work, such as crowns or bridges.
More About Dental Implants
Dental implants may be beneficial to certain patients who need restorative dental work, as they are foundational to many treatments.
They restore the strength of a patient’s bite, which provides enhanced chewing and speaking compared to removable dentures.
Dental Implants may also help prevent bone loss that might commonly follow a tooth extraction, to help a patient preserve their facial structure.
Dental implants work by replacing missing tooth roots with titanium posts surgically inserted into the jawbone. Over time, these implants fuse with the bone, a process known as osseointegration, creating a stable foundation. Once integrated, the implants support prosthetic teeth, such as crowns or dentures, restoring natural-looking smiles and providing functional, long-lasting tooth replacement.
While dental implants themselves are designed to be a permanent solution, the prosthetic attached to them may require maintenance or replacement.
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Your prosthodontist may prescribe dental implants to you if you:
- Have suffered extensive tooth loss
- Are considering significant restorative dental procedures
- Would prefer fixed teeth to removable dentures
