A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissues. Dental implants are intimately connected with the gum tissues and underlying bone in the mouth.
Your dentist will discuss with you the procedure to determine where and how your implant should be placed.
Replacing a Single Tooth If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it.
Replacing Several Teeth If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them.
Replacing All of Your Teeth If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them.
Dental implants are like your own teeth and will require the same care. In order to keep your implant clean and plaque-free, brushing, flossing and regular dental visits still apply!
