A dental implant is basically a titanium screw that is placed into the bone. Time is allowed for the bone to grow onto the titanium implant so that it can become solid. Once a solid implant is achieved your dentist can place a crown on top of the implant and it can look and function like a natural tooth.

A dental implant is a great replacement for a missing tooth, because:

• It functions alone, unlike a bridge or denture.
• It looks like a natural tooth.
• It is easy to clean like a natural tooth (brushing and flossing etc.), unlike a bridge or denture.