Dental implants support artificial teeth. An implant is a titanium screw that replaces the tooth root when a tooth is lost and holds the denture in place. Like the tooth root, the implant sits in the jawbone.

 

Dental implants have been sufficiently tested and are considered safe. With good care, implants can last just as long as real teeth. If implants are not cared for well enough, a similar layer forms on the surface as on natural teeth. If left untreated, this plaque leads to gum inflammation and sores.
Well-maintained dental implants that are optimally adapted can last for many years. As with real teeth and other artificial implants, there is no lifetime guarantee.

Individual teeth can be replaced as well as a complete set of teeth. Before inserting an implant, the dentist will check whether the bone structure is strong and healthy enough to hold an implant.

In most cases, only a local anaesthetic is required and inserting an implant can be easier than extracting a real tooth. You may feel pain for up to a week after the procedure.

Implants are just as susceptible to accidents as real teeth. When playing contact sports, you should wear a mouthguard to protect the expensive implants.