Dental implants are the closest natural replacement for the root of a missing tooth. They are screws made of titanium that are inserted into the bone through minimally invasive surgery.
Once the implant is placed, a time of approximately 4 months is expected to allow its fixation (osseointegration) to the bone and then a crown can be placed on it to replace the entire lost tooth.
Dental implants allow greater conservation of bone tissue, preventing neighboring teeth from losing their support and being lost as well.