Dental implants are used to replace a tooth or set or teeth by inserting a metal screw or fixture into the jaw, which then acts as an anchor for a new false tooth.

Over time the metal screw bonds with the jaw bone and creates a very strong, long-lasting support for the prosthetic tooth.

Dental implants help to preserve the bone and also prevent further bone or gum deterioration. This is because the implant helps to replace a portion of the tooth root, which adds support to the jaw.