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_DENTAL IMPLANTS

When natural teeth are lost, it is very difficult to duplicate their function and appearance. Dental implants are effective, natural-looking replacements for missing teeth that incorporate principles from both fixed and removable restorations in conjunction with the use of bone-anchored implants. Artificial teeth are attached to metal implants that are permanently placed in the jaw. The implants hold the artificial teeth in place as firmly as the root system holds natural teeth.

Dental implants are used to attach artificial teeth to anchors that have been surgically embedded into the bone. The implantation process involves several steps and may take from 3 to 9 months to complete.