Dental Implants

A dental implant is a surgical fixture that is placed into the jaw bone and allowed to fuse with the bone over the span of a few months. The dental implant acts as a replacement for the root of the missing tooth. In turn, this 'artificial tooth root' serves to hold a replacement tooth or bridge .

Having a dental implant fused to the jawbone is the closest thing to mimicking a natural tooth because it stands on its own without affecting the nearby teeth and has great stability. Most implants are made from titanium which allows them to integrate with bone without being recognised as a foreign object in the patient's body.