Tooth loss leads to serious aesthetic and functional problems. If enough teeth are lost, the ability to speak and chew can be impaired. The contours of the face and lips change, making an individual look noticeably older. Eventually,the bite may effectively collapse and will lead to Temporomandibular joint problems!  When a tooth is lost, the lack of stimulation causes loss of alveolar bone. As well as it also affect the stability of adjacent teeth. Bone needs stimulation to stay healthy. As dental implants fuse to the bone, they stabilize it and prevent further bone loss. Only dental implants can stop this process and preserve the bone.

 Just like tooth roots, dental implants are covered in the jaw bone and are not visible once placed. They are made of titanium, titanium alloys are the most widely used metals in both dental and other bone implants, such as orthopaedic joint replacements. Dental implants have the highest success rate of any implanted surgical device.

Dental implants placement requires a minor surgical procedure. Using a surgical guide,implants are fitted into the prepared sites so that they are in intimate contact with the bone. They generally require three to six months to fuse to the bone before they can have tooth restorations attached to them to complete the process.
They are used to support crowns, bridge or dentures by a variety of means.