A dental implant is a metal post, usually made from titanium, that is surgically inserted into your jawbone beneath the gum and acts as an artificial root. The implant is threaded to allow an abutment to be screwed into it. Once in place, your dentist can then mount a crown (replacement tooth) securely onto the fitting to provide an identical match to the rest of your natural teeth. In some cases, multiple implants and crowns may be required.
