Restorations
Implant
A dental implant is a titanium or zirconia post surgically placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root, supporting a crown, bridge, or denture.
Modern dental implants have a success rate of around 95–98% over 10 years. Treatment usually involves three stages: implant placement, a healing period (osseointegration), and the final restoration with a crown, bridge, or denture.
Who is a good candidate?
- Adults with adequate jawbone volume (a bone graft or sinus lift may be needed)
- Healthy gums free of active periodontitis
- Non-smokers (or willing to stop)
- Patients without uncontrolled diabetes
For the full clinical workflow, see our implant treatment planning guide.
Also known as
- Dental implant
- Tooth implant