Dental Implants

A natural tooth consists of two parts: a crown that is above the gum line, and the root which is hidden below the gum. The root holds the tooth in place.

Dental implants are substitutes for the roots of missing teeth. They act as an anchor for a replacement crown. Dental implants are placed into the jawbone where original teeth once existed.

Placement of dental implants is a minor surgical procedure which is performed in one or two office visits. After placement the bone attaches to the implant which permanently anchors it within your jaw.