A surgical component (artificial root) that interfaces with the bone of the jaw to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown. It is the gold standard for replacing a single missing tooth without grinding down the neighboring teeth (as required for a bridge).
It prevents the bone loss that normally happens after a tooth is lost. It looks, feels, and functions exactly like a natural tooth.
A titanium screw placed in the jaw to hold a fake tooth.
The surgery itself takes 1 hour.
The bone needs 3 to 4 months to fuse to the implant (Osseointegration) before we can attach the final crown.