Dental implant surgery is a procedure that replaces the roots of the teeth with metal posts that look like screws, and replaces the missing or damaged tooth with an artificial tooth that looks and performs the same function as real teeth.
Dental implant surgery may offer a well-accepted alternative to poorly fitting dentures or bridges, and may offer an option when a lack of natural tooth roots prevents the creation of dentures or tooth replacements with bridges.
The method followed for dental implant surgery depends on the type of implant and the condition of the jaw. Dental implant surgery can encompass several procedures. The main benefit of implants is solid support for all new teeth, a process that requires the bone to heal heavily around the implant. Because this bone healing takes time, the process can take several months.
