This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
What are dental implants? A dental implant is a titanium screw shaped rod that is inserted into your jawbone. Once placed, it will begin to fuse with your bone in a process known as osseointegration. Will dentalinsurance help me with my costs? What does a front dental implant look like?
On top of this post, a dental crown, partial denture, fixed bridge, or full denture can attach to the implant(s) allowing you to regain your ability to chew once again. After the fixture or post is placed, where a small surgical procedure is involved, the implant integrates with the jawbone in a process known as osseointegration.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 13,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content