Different Kinds of Dental Implants

Dental implants are one of the many dental innovations available in the market, used to replace ones missing teeth. They are made from biocompatible materials and are surgically affixed to ones jaw bone. Dental implants serve as tooth roots to support and stabilize a reconstruction. Oftentimes they are used to anchor dental crowns, bridges and even dentures in place. There different kinds dental implants based on how they are attached to ones jawbone, the surgical procedure they were placed and the implant material. Based on their jaw bone attachment: Endosteal implants – They are surgically implanted within the patient’s jaw [...]