Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth. If any of these situations keep you from feeling good about yourself and your smile, dental implants may be a solution for you. Technological advancements in dental materials and techniques have improved the success rate of implants, enabling many patients to enjoy comfort and confidence in their oral health. Dental implants are artificial substitutes for natural tooth roots. They are made out of biocompatible metal which integrates with the bone in your jaw.
Dental implants are of two basic designs.
They can either be shaped like a screw or a cylinder. The implant is the anchor system into which an insert is placed. The insert passes through the gum tissue and is exposed in the mouth. The insert is the portion of the implant system on which the dental restoration is fabricated. Dental implants provide for non-removable tooth replacements in the toothless jaw.