Dental Implants
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is basically an artificial tooth root placed in your jaw bone by a dental surgeon.
How is it useful?
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth without shaving down other teeth. You can replace a single tooth (single implant) or bridge to replace multiple teeth. A dental implant is a great option that helps preserve natural bone and stimulate bone growth. Dental implants are a long lasting solution to replacing missing teeth.
What does the general dentist do?
The general dentist will make an impression and create the abutment which screws into the dental implant to hold your crown which is the part that looks like an actual tooth you will use for chewing.
How long does it take?
The process usually takes a few months of healing before getting a crown to ensure that the bone and the implant have integrated well together.