What Can Affect Dental Implant Success?

Teeth models for dental clinics

The metal post that is surgically attached to the jawbone is called a tooth implant or dental implant. Its primary purpose is to support the artificial tooth. Once in place, your dentist mounts the replacement tooth onto the implant. While not many are aware of the ins and outs of dental implants like how much […]

Are Dental Implants Safe?

Dentist performing tooth procedure in clinic.

What are dental implants? In essence, a dental implant is used to support one (or more) false teeth. A dental implant is a titanium screw that is used to replace the root of the tooth. Just like the real root, it is also placed into the jawbone.   Are dental implants safe? Dental implants are […]

Dental Implant Procedure: Is it Painful?

The procedure done to replace tooth roots with screw-like metal posts and replacing missing or damaged teeth with artificial ones is called dental implant surgery. Nowadays, dental implant surgery is seen as a welcome alternative to bridgework or dentures. How dental implant surgery will be done will depend on two key factors: the condition of […]