What Are Dental Implants and How Do They Replace Missing Teeth?
What Are Dental Implants and How Do They Replace Missing Teeth? Patients Ask Series: Part 3 By Mariam from OralTalkWithMariam Hey Smile Squad! 😁 A dental implant is a small post placed in your jawbone to support a replacement tooth. The post is usually made of titanium and shaped like a screw. For one missing tooth, a crown can be attached to the implant after a period of healing. Dental implants may also support a bridge or denture when several teeth are missing.In Part 2 of the Patients Ask series , we looked at how your jawbone may change after a tooth is removed. Because an implant relies on your jawbone for support, your dentist will need to examine the area before deciding whether implant treatment is suitable for you. What Are the Parts of a Dental Implant? A completed dental implant replacement usually has three main parts: the implant post that sits beneath your gum, the abutment that connects the post to the replacement, and the replacement tooth or teeth that you ...