Dental implants are metal posts or frames surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath the gums. Dental implants are an alternative to conventional crowns and bridges. The implant is left undisturbed for a period of 3 to 6 months to allow it to attach to the bone. Once the implant has osseointegrated a restoration made specifically for dental implants is mounted onto the implant.
Dental implants are generally more expensive than traditional methods of tooth replacement.
