Dental implants are small posts that replace the root of a missing tooth. Once the bone heals around the implants, various attachments can be placed on them. This ranges from a simple tooth to replacing a full arch of around 12 teeth that stays in the mouth.
Teeth supported by implants look and work like real teeth, helping people chew, talk, and smile confidently. They are a strong, long-lasting way to replace missing teeth.
Removable dentures can also be supported by implants, providing better stability and retention. Implants supported this way are called overdentures. Implants utilized this way are placed parallel and use a special abutment. Typically, 2 to 4 implants are used for overdentures.
