An implant is used to replace a missing tooth and this is more conservative with regards to tooth structure than a bridge as the adjacent teeth are left intact in the case of an implant. If a gap remains at the back, some patients find it difficult to chew and sometimes the teeth on each […]
Category: Implants
How do implants work?
A dental implant is an inert titanium screw resembling a single tooth root. The implant is placed in the jaw bone during a simple surgical procedure and usually left buried for about three months during which time the bone heals closely around the threads of the implant. The implant is then restored with a crown. […]