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Over 3 million people in the United States already have dental implants, and that number will increase by 500,000 in the coming year. What makes dental implants different? Why do so many dentists recommend them over dentures and bridges? And are they your best option when you have an incomplete smile? To answer these questions, first you need to understand the basics of dental implants. Keep reading below for a brief introduction to dental implants 101.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Definition of Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, what are dental implants? They are simply screwlike posts (normally made out of titanium) that have been inserted into the jawbone. As the surrounding bone tissue heals, it will grow around the implant and eventually join with it. Once that happens, the implant will be able to provide strong, stable support for a crown or another type of replacement tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How They Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So how do dental implants work? After the first consultation and preparatory procedures, the posts are surgically placed in the jaw. You\u2019ll wait a few months for your jaw to heal, then you\u2019ll receive an abutment, which is a special screw that holds replacement teeth in place. The final step is to place a crown, bridge, or denture on the implant posts. The implants themselves will act as tooth roots while the restoration is what you\u2019ll use to bite, chew, and smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Advantages of Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n