Dental Implants Questions & Answers

A dental implant is a metal post that replaces the root portion of a missing tooth. A dental professional places an artificial tooth, also known as a crown, on an extension of the post of the dental implant, giving you the look of a real tooth. This extension is known as an abutment.

Dental implants are designed to be permanent and 90-95% of them are successful over 10 years. Many dental implants last 20 years or more; however, the implant may last longer than the crown.