A dental implant is an artificial tooth root and is used in prosthetic dentistry to support restorations including a tooth or group of teeth. Dental implants are an option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.

What Dental Implants Can Do?

Replace one or more teeth without affecting bordering teeth.

Support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture.

Provide support for a denture, making it more secure.

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant, and suitable candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease.

Implant's Composition

A typical implant consists of a titanium screw (resembling a tooth root) with a roughened and smooth surface. The majority of dental implants are made out of commercially pure titanium, which is available in 5 grades depending upon the amount of carbon and iron contained. Implant surfaces may be modified either by plasma spraying, anodizing, etching or sandblasting to increase the surface area and the osseointegration potential of the implant.

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