A dental implant is a titanium fixture, usually in the shape of a screw, that is surgically inserted in the jaw bone to permanently replace a missing or hopelessly damaged tooth.
There are a variety of sizes, shapes and configurations for many different applications, but the basic principle of “osseointegration” applies to all classes.
The implant fixture basically serves the function of the tooth root, and serves as a base for the construction and fitting of a porcelain crown. In selected cases, a damaged tooth can be removed and replaced with an implant-supported crown in the same day.