What are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a small fixture which is screwed into the jawbone to create an artificial root for a replacement tooth crown. There are 3 main parts that make up a dental implant:
- The first is a small titanium screw that’s inserted into the jawbone. This is the implant itself, and it’s made of titanium due its strong and lightweight nature, along with its compatibility with our bodies.
- On top of the implant goes a titanium or zirconium abutment, upon which then rests the crown.
- The crown is then securely attached to the abutment, which functions and appears no differently from a regular, natural tooth. Crowns are typically made of ceramic or porcelain.
Currently, dental implants are the best available replacement for damaged or missing teeth, and are proven time and time again to be much tougher and longer lasting than any other alternatives.