A dental implant is a small screw made of titanium, which is a metal that the body easily accepts. It is designed to replace the missing tooth root and to provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth.
Dental implants are placed into the jawbone. Over a relatively short period of time the bone grows around the dental implant, establishing a solid anchor for replacement teeth.
Following the healing time which can take as little as six weeks, a denture can be firmly secured in your mouth.
The number of implants required for the restoration of your edentulous jaw depends on the chosen treatment option and the clinical situation and can range from two to eight or more implants |
