Dental implants are pitched as a perfect fix, but the reality is a long surgical process with specific risks and high costs.

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMDMedically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD A dental implant procedure is when a dental specialist inserts artificial tooth roots into your jawbone. These ...

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A dental implant is an artificial replacement for the root of your tooth. It screws into your jawbone and supports a fake tooth (crown). It has many benefits, but not everyone is a great fit for an ...

In most cases where they are recommended by a doctor, the dental implant procedure is safe. But you may not be a candidate for a few reasons, including if you smoke. Dental implants are permanent ...

As a dental hygienist, I have experienced many situations with maintaining and repairing dental implants when patients present themselves for their regular (or irregular) dental recare/recall visits.