Dental implants have the same function as dental bridges or dentures, except that they are implanted permanently inside the gum tissue and jawbone and often are used as people with ageing, or as a result of severe injury ,have lost their permanent teeth.
Dental implants are designed to look, feel, and function like natural teeth and are probably the most similar option to healthy and natural teeth. Dental implants not only help maintain the beauty of the mouth and smile, but also prevent gingival resorption and jaw bone resorption by preventing the movement of remaining teeth.

Dental implants are made of a metal base on which an implant crown is placed. The main part of the implant is placed inside the jawbone and below the gum line to maintain the structure of the remaining teeth, to continue normal chewing, biting and talking.

In dental implant surgery a metal, screwlike post replaces the missing tooth root, on which the implant can be placed. Implant prosthetics look and function just like natural teeth, so implants can be a great alternative to dentures or dental bridges, which have poor performance and shorter lifespan in comparison to implants.