How Do Dental Implants Work? Missing teeth are more than just a cosmetic issue; they affect how a person breathes, eats and drinks. Dental implant surgery, performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS), is the most permanent solution available for missing teeth as the implants integrate directly with a patient\u2019s jawbone.<\/p>\n

\nWhat Do Dental Implants Look Like? Dental implants are more like natural teeth than dentures. A dental implant looks like a cylinder or screw and it serves as an artificial replacement for the root of a missing tooth.<\/p>\n

\nDental Implant Procedure: Step-By-Step 1 Remove the Tooth. If the damaged tooth is still in your mouth, the dentist will extract the tooth. … 2 Grafting and Jawbone Preparation. Many patients who undergo implant surgery have thin or soft jawbones. … 3 Implant Placement. … 4 Healing and Growth. … More items…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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