A dental implant is actually a replacement for the root or roots of a tooth.- Like tooth roots, dental implants are secured in the jawbone and are not visible once surgically placed.
- They are used to secure crowns (the parts of teeth seen in the mouth), bridgework or dentures.
- Implants help maintain the jawbone’s shape and density.
- This means they also support the facial skeleton and, indirectly, the soft tissue structures — gum tissues, cheeks and lips.
- Dental implants help you eat, chew, smile, talk and look completely natural.
- This functionality imparts social, psychological and physical well-being.
