Dental Implants

Dental Implant

One option to replace a missing tooth is a dental implant. This type of prosthesis is placed into the jawbone and held in place as new bone material forms around it.

Here’s the typical procedure for a dental implant:
1. An implant (a screwlike device) is first inserted in the jawbone.
2. The dentist may add an abutment that holds the crown. If the bone around the implant needs to heal first, the abutment will be added a few months later.
3. A crown is cemented to the abutment to match surrounding teeth.