Understanding Dental Implants: The Basics Clinics Should Know

A dental implant is a component placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once it integrates with the bone, the implant becomes the foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture.

Main components

• Fixture: the part that integrates with bone.
• Abutment: connects the fixture to the restoration.
• Restoration: the crown or bridge that looks and functions like a tooth.

Clinical considerations

Bone density, soft tissue thickness, and nerve position are important planning factors. Implant diameter and length are selected according to each patient's condition.