Dental Implants is a procedure that replaces tooth roots with metal, screw like posts and replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and function much like real ones.

The first stage of the dental implant process is to bury the implant in the bone via a surgical procedure. The dental implant fixture replaces the root of the tooth and requires healing time. During this healing time, osseointegration (the fusion of the bone with the implant itself) occurs. The bone cells attach to the implant rod, filling in the spaces to secure the implant in place for permanent residency. The healing time usually takes from 3-6 months.

The healing abutment is a post that connects the implant to the prosthetic tooth. Essentially, the healing abutment is a bridge that spans through the gum line so that the implant itself remains buried. As with the implant, the abutment has a healing period of its own. The gum around the abutment must heal and form a cuff or collar around it before the crown can be placed.

Once the implant site and the gum tissue have successfully adapted, the prosthetic tooth is fabricated and installed.