Dental implants are metal pins implanted into the jawbone that replace teeth roots and act as an anchor for crowns. They can prevent further bone loss by providing a strong foundation for replacement teeth.

Though the implant process is not complicated, it requires several steps. To begin with, a pin is implanted into your jawbone. After a few months of healing, the bone fuses to the implant. Your dentist then attaches a small connector post or abutment to the implant: this will hold your new tooth. Your dentist creates this new tooth from an impression, making sure that it will work together with all of your teeth to provide a healthy bite.