3. What are dental implants? How do they work?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made up of titanium posts to be placed into your jawbone to replace one or more missing teeth. These implants hold a replacement tooth, bridge and denture for an improved smile. They are made up of biocompatible material to fuse into your jawbone completely. Dentists will surgically place them into your jawbone after determining whether you are suitable for implants are not.