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The process requires the jawbone to heal tightly around the dental implant area (called osseointegration), absorbing it into the gumline as if it were a natural tooth. The implants are surgically placed within the jawbone and serve as the “root” of the artificial tooth.

A dental implant is made of a metal post topped by an artificial tooth, known as a crown. This implant is installed into the jawbone to provide a sturdy structure that helps maintain the position of the remaining teeth and helps keep natural chewing and biting intact.

Here is the typical order of procedures: 1 Remove the damaged tooth if it hasn’t already come out in some other way. 2 Prep the jawbone for surgery, which might include some measure of bone grafting. 3 Once the jawbone heals, insert the implant into the gumline. 4 Give the jaw time to heal again. …