What Are Dental Implants?

When a tooth is determined to be non-savable because of a fractured tooth, fractured root, failing root canal, failing bridge or hopeless decay, implants are a great substitute to replace the missing root once it is removed. They are made of strong titanium which forms a bond with the bone once the implant is placed.  The implant acts as a strong foundation to which the new tooth is attached. Teeth supported by implants can be made to be very esthetic and function like a natural tooth.