Dental implants are made of titanium. They have different surface treatments depending on the manufacturer. The implant once integrated will have a very small interface with bone. They do not cause a foreign body reaction and will not be encapsulated in any tissues but the patient's bone. In essence implants are titanium roots fitted into a socket that we create in your jaw, replacing the lost root of your natural tooth.
Dental implants come in various shapes and sizes and have different types of surfaces. The actual implant selection will depend on a variety of factors related to your specific treatment needs and the most appropriate one(s) will be used. Once an implant has been placed in the jaw, the bone around the implant will need to heal for two to six months, depending upon how hard the bone is. When this initial phase of healing is completed, a support post called an abutment will be placed into the implant itself and then a new crown will be placed on top. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth. These include complete and partial dentures supported by dental implants. We look forward to working with your general dentist or prosthodontist in helping you attain this goal.
