Dental Implants
Park Falls Dental
Dr. John E. Scoggins DDS
Dr. John E. Scoggins DDS
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is an artificial substitute/replacement for the root portion of your natural tooth and is anchored into a pre-drilled socket in your jaw bone to support a crown, bridge or secure a denture firmly in place. Implants are made from titanium, a material that is well tolerated by bone and integrates easily with bone tissue. During the placement of a dental implant, the goal is to achieve a close contact beteween the outer surface of the implant and the surrounding bone tissue so they can "fuse"together, creating a stable support for the new teeth.
A dental implant is an artificial substitute/replacement for the root portion of your natural tooth and is anchored into a pre-drilled socket in your jaw bone to support a crown, bridge or secure a denture firmly in place. Implants are made from titanium, a material that is well tolerated by bone and integrates easily with bone tissue. During the placement of a dental implant, the goal is to achieve a close contact beteween the outer surface of the implant and the surrounding bone tissue so they can "fuse"together, creating a stable support for the new teeth.
