Dental implants are small artificial titanium posts placed into your jawbone to restore missing teeth. Because of their bio-compatible properties, implants heal by biological integration with the bony tissues to create a strong solid foundation for restorations such as dental crowns, bridges, dentures, and facial prosthesis.
Dental implants look, feel and function like natural teeth. In fact, the person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything, and can smile with confidence.
The benefits of dental implants include:
- Decreases bone loss and gum recession associated with missing teeth
- Enables proper chewing and allows for a healthy and improved diet
- Improve speech and provide full support to the facial contour
- Can be used to restore a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth, or improve denture retention.
- Looks, feels and functions like natural teeth