What are Dental Implants?

If you have recently lost a tooth, you may be looking for an immediate tooth replacement option. Thanks to advances in the dental technology there are many treatment options available to you. But this big list of treatment options may be overwhelming. Dental implants are one of the most popular tooth replacement treatment options. Replacing your missing tooth with a dental implant may be the perfect solution for you. But what exactly is a dental implant? Below is more information dental implants and the implant procedure. A dental implant is designed to replace a missing tooth. The implant is a metal post that is surgically inserted into your jawbone right below the gums. This implant serves as the root of the new replacement tooth. After the implant is in place, your dentist will attach an artificial tooth, called a crown, on top of it, creating a brand-new tooth for you.

Why are Dental Implants the way to go? There are many treatment alternatives to dental implants that may cost less and don’t require outpatient surgery. The lower cost and ease are why these other options are also popular. But once the implant treatment process is complete, the implant is fixed in your mouth and you don’t have to think about it again. This is not the case with many of the other alternatives, such as dentures or bridges.

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