Dental implant surgery is a procedure that replaces tooth roots with metal, screw-like posts and replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and function much like real ones. Dental implant surgery can offer a welcome alternative to dentures or bridgework that doesn't fit well and missing teeth.
The major benefit of implants is solid support for your new teeth — a process that requires the bone to heal tightly around the implant. The healing process may take 4-6 months.