A dental implant is a titanium post that we use as a platform for an artificial tooth. We affix this to your gum line so that we can utilize the strength of your jawbone to prevent unexpected movement. Once we use a small drill to remove a piece of bone, we can place the implant in this spot so that the jawbone can heal tightly and naturally around the implant. After this is completed, we can then put your replacement tooth snugly atop the titanium post. This new artificial tooth will look just like the one you used to have, so this is a great way to fill a space in your mouth in a way that looks natural.