A dental implant is a small titanium post that acts as an artificial tooth root, topped with a custom crown that looks, feels and functions just like a natural tooth.
What Is It?
What is a dental implant?
When a tooth is lost, the gap affects your bite and jawbone. An implant fills it at the root: the titanium post fuses with the bone over a few months, and a natural-looking crown completes a permanent tooth.