Dental Implant Systems

Dental Implants are used to replace missing teeth or to anchor fixed full and partial dentures. Shaped like small screws, implants are placed into the bone to anchor the restoration that will be fixed to an abutment via either cementation or a screw. Most often made from titanium, some dental implants are now available in zirconia or other materials. Systems: Placement of the implant requires knowledge of surface treatment, shape, compatible lengths, and diameter appropriate for the space involved. For the restorative dentist, the implant system must give a wide range of choices for fixed and removable prosthetics. Dental implants are now widely used in a range of restorative situations and with guided surgical techniques and digital treatment planning, the results are more predictable and longer lasting making them a better option for both patients and clinicians.