A medical device, usually made of Grade 4 or Grade 5 Titanium, surgically placed into the jawbone to function as an artificial tooth root.
It is the only restorative option that preserves bone. Bridges and dentures allow bone to melt away; implants stimulate the jawbone like natural teeth.
Artificial titanium roots used to replace missing teeth.
Yes. They have been used for over 50 years with a success rate of 95-98%.
The surgery is less painful than a tooth extraction because it is precise and sterile. Most patients only need Ibuprofen afterward.