Why a Dental Implant May Be the Best Option for You
A dental implant is a metal device that is inserted into the bone of the jaw to replace the roots of a lost tooth. The device, which resembles a small rod, integrates with the jawbone over time through a process called osseointegration.
During osseointegration, which begins immediately after the placement of the implant and is completed over the course of several months, the bone cells grow around the inserted implant, eliminating the space between the device and the jawbone.