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What is a dental implant, and how does it work? [Note: image of implant
placed here]
A dental implant is a small "anchor" made of titanium. It is inserted into the
jawbone to take the place of your missing tooth root. After osseointegration,
or when the surrounding bone has attached to the implant, a replacement tooth
is secured to the top of the implant. The new tooth looks, feels, and performs
just like your natural teeth.
Dental implants can be used in a variety of situations, whether you need to
replace a single missing tooth or many teeth. They can even be used to replace
a full denture. As anchor points, implants can also securely attach a partial
denture or bridge.
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