Implants are artificial tooth root that are positioned into the jawbone. Dental implant is the process of adding new artificial root to the jaw bone to replace root of the natural tooth. An artificial tooth is attached to this implant. This implant provides support to the replaced tooth and holds the tooth firmly in its position.

Dental implants is the option for missing teeth. Implant repairs the tooth which are damaged due to injury, defects, diseases or decay. Teeth restored with dental implants looks, feels and functions just like the natural teeth.

Dental implants are made of titanium, a biocompatible material which is easily accepted by the body and act as the strong foundation for the replaced teeth. Dental implant is mostly of three types namely single tooth replacement, bridges or multiple tooth extraction and removable implant supported root implant.

It is important to keep good oral hygiene in order to maintain the dental implants. But, it should always be kept in mind that implants will be giving good results only if proper hygiene is maintained.