Dental Implants
A dental implant is a screw-like device that replaces the tooth root. Its goal is to support a prosthetic device which will replace missing teeth (Implant-supported crown; Implant-supported bridge; Implant-supported denture).
Dental implants are made of titanium alloy. Once the implant is inserted into the jawbone, the titanium allows for bone growth around the implant, resulting in direct bone-implant integration.
Following a 3-6 months healing period, the implant-supported crown or prosthetic device can be fabricated and inserted by the restorative dentist.