It consist of three primary parts. The first is the implant itself, which is a tiny metal rod built of titanium that's shaped like a screw. This is surgically implanted into your mouth to act as an artificial tooth root.

Next is the abutment, which is a small metal connector that attaches to the dental implant and allows it to connect to a dental implant restoration. This can be placed during tooth implant surgery or during a later appointment.

The third and final part of a dental implant is the dental implant "restoration" or prosthetic. Single-tooth implants use one dental crown , but multiple implants can be used to support a dental bridge or denture, as well. Tooth implants can be both used for cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry.

First of all, dental implants help stimulate and protect your jaw bone after tooth loss, unlike bridges or dentures. This protects the strength of your jaw, as well as the appearance of your face, which can change over time due to bone loss. Implants also never move or shift when you smile, eat, or chew, and they look and feel completely natural. Not only that, but they can last 30+ years with proper care. Most types of dental implants also require minimal maintenance, making them easy to care for. For all of these reasons, implants are considered to be the "gold standard" for permanent tooth replacement.

The list of benefits that come with dental implants is extensive. They’re a unique tooth restoration because they’re the only tooth replacement that can prevent bone loss and restore an artificial tooth root.

The integration of the implant in the jaw firmly holds tooth restoration in place so that it can never move. While other fixed restorations like dental bridges exist, they can become ill-fitting over time.

Because implants restore the tooth’s root instead of just the crown, they look, feel, and function just like natural teeth. Implants are highly durable and made of biocompatible materials. The preservation of your jawbone prevents serious consequences of bone loss such as changes to your facial shape and facial sagging.

This retains your youthful appearance, restores your ability to chew and speak clearly, and you never have to worry about your teeth falling out or shifting while you do so. Best of all, implants let you live a restriction-free lifestyle, where you can eat whatever you want.

Implants have a 95% success rate, which is much higher than other restorative procedures. Caring for your dental implants is low maintenance, unlike dentures and bridges which require extensive cleaning regimens. You clean an implant just like you would clean your natural teeth.

Implants are also a life-long fix instead of a temporary one. While dentures and bridges last for about 10 years or less, a dental implant has a minimum lifespan of 25 years. Most patients enjoy their implants for life, never needing to replace them.

Implants are a permanent solution to lost teeth since you never need to replace them as long as you properly care for them and maintain good oral hygiene.