Dental Implant

Dental Implant (Endosseous Implant)

Category: Clinical Procedures & Patient Care

A Dental Implant is a prosthetic component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, or denture. Using a biological process called osseointegration, materials like titanium or zirconia form an intimate bond to the bone, acting as a synthetic tooth root. Implants represent the gold standard for tooth replacement in modern dentistry because they preserve the surrounding bone structure and do not require the reduction of adjacent healthy teeth. This entry covers the surgical phases, from initial bone grafting to the final prosthetic loading.