A dental implant is a screw that replace the root of a missing tooth. The branch of dentistry that deals with these tasks is called implantology.

A dental implant mimics the functions of the dental root. The implant directly bonds with the jaw bone, protruding from the gum towards the oral cavity and acting as a buttress for the tooth crown. Hence, it replaces a lost tooth.

An implant eliminates the need for constructing bridges, which require cutting healthy teeth along on both sides of the empty space created by teeth loss. It also prevents the loose movements of dentures, which allows for the elimination of sore pressure points in the mouth by retaining the appliances.