A dental implant artificially restores the entire tooth, consisting of a small post or screw which is made from titanium alloy or zirconia, and which is surgically inserted into the jawbone. The implant post integrates with the jawbone during a process called osseointegration and which takes about three months to complete. Once complete, an abutment is attached to the post and protrudes just above the gumline. The abutment supports the implant crown.