Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed in the jawbone to permanently replace the roots of one or more missing teeth, and anchor one or more prosthetic teeth in the form of a dental crown, dental bridge, or implant-supported denture. Along with providing the most secure and natural-looking appearance and fit, dental implants help prevent jaw and facial bone loss and enable you to confidently and comfortably chew and speak.

If you have already experienced some jaw bone loss or could benefit from strengthening your bone to successfully receive a dental implant, you may benefit from a bone graft or sinus lift before your dental implants are placed. In the weeks and months following implant placement, your bone structure will bond to the implant and securely anchor it in place in a process called osseointegration. Once your implants are firmly anchored in place, your dentist will place an abutment (attachment piece) on each implant, which will be used to securely anchor your implant restoration or implant-supported denture.