What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a replacement for missing teeth that involves inserting a small titanium post or fixture into the jawbone.
What is an abutment?
An abutment is a connector structure used by the specialist to link the dental implant with the artificial tooth once the implant and bone have fused together.
What are metal-free implants?
There are no metal-free implants available. Most dental implants are made of titanium, which is highly biocompatible and used in other medical devices like hip or shoulder replacements. There are no proven alternatives to titanium implants at this time.
Are dental implants removable?
No, dental implants are not removable once they have fused with the bone. They provide the closest thing to natural teeth.