A dental implant is made up of three sections, each one performing a very important function to the appliance. The first section is called the implant. This is permanently screwed into the patient’s jawbone and will provide the supportive substructure to the dental restoration. The second section is known as the abutment. The abutment anchors to the implant. Crowns can then be secured to the abutment to complete the dental implant. Dental crowns are the visible section and can be tinted to match the patient’s existing teeth as well as their facial color, so they look more natural.