Dental Implants

A Dental Implant consists of a titanium fixture (or screw) that is surgically placed into the jaw bone. Over time, this fixture integrates with the bone and becomes fixed. This fixture acts as a tooth root. A porcelain crown is constructed attached to this fixture. The crown is the visible part of a tooth that is seen in the mouth.

Dental Implant therapy may span over the course of 3 – 6 months, depending on the complexity of the case. It takes time for bone to integrate with the titanium fixture, and so your dentist will advise you on the expected time frame and the number of appointments that you should expect.