What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a very successful and now a commonly used treatment option to replace lost or missing teeth. A dental implant is essentially an artificial tooth root which can be used to support a number of dental solutions, such as crowns, bridges or dentures. The implant is constructed of a strong, biocompatible material called titanium which becomes integrated with the bone of the jaw. The replacement tooth/teeth is then connected to the implant fixture, or artificial root, by a small screw. Medland Dental Centre is proud to have been helping the people of Brisbane with implant options …