IMPLANT DENTISTRY

A Dental Implant or Endosseous implant or fixture is a surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor. Modern dental implants are based on a biologic process known as osseo-integration. Generally, materials like titanium are used which develop a close bond to bone.