Dental implants are prosthetics that serve as the roots of missing teeth. The implants are surgically placed in the jawbone and are made of titanium. The implants fuse with your jawbone and the titanium materials won’t decay like your natural teeth can.

Dental implants may be right for you if:

• You have one or more missing teeth
• You have a jawbone that’s at full growth
• You have adequate bone to secure the implants
• You are able to have a bone graft
• You have healthy tissue in your mouth
• You don’t have health conditions that will affect bone healing
• You cannot wear dentures
• You want to improve your speech
• You are willing to commit several months to the process
• Don’t smoke tobacco