If you, like millions of Americans, have lost one or more teeth, you may be all too familiar with the unpleasant consequences. Dental implants are an effective, safe and predictable solution to the problems resulting from missing teeth.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root replacement used in prosthetic dentistry. Variations on the implant procedure are the single tooth implant, the implant-supported bridge, and the implant-supported denture.

Made of titanium metal and other materials, an implant forms a very strong bond to surrounding bone, a process called osseointegration. This process began a revolution in dentistry, and at last, provided an answer to the many problems associated with missing teeth. Many patients report exciting benefits from dental implants, such as:

• Replacement teeth look, feel and function like natural teeth
• Improved taste and appetite
• Improved cosmetic appearance
• The ability to chew without pain or gum irritation
• Improved quality of life