A dental implant is an artificial tooth implanted to replace natural teeth that have been extracted, and is designed in the shape of a screw which is inserted into the jawbone in a surgical procedure. The implant consists of three parts: a titanium implant inserted into the jawbone, the structure, which is the part that is seen over the gum line, and a porcelain crown manufactured in a laboratory.

 

 

People, who for various reasons, have lost one or more teeth or wear dentures, are good candidates for implants. Almost anyone who enjoys general good health is a suitable candidate for implants. It is very rare to find people who are not suitable for implants due to particular health problems.

 

 

Dental implantology is a surgical procedure that is performed under anesthesia (local, general, sedation – see below) in the dental office and in special hygienic conditions. An implant performed under general anesthesia takes place in hospital. The treatment process for dental implants usually lasts from several weeks to nine months. In cetain cases, when the status of the jawbone is unsatisfactory, the process may continue beyond the year.