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Implants

# Dental implant

A dental implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone to act as an anchor for a replacement tooth, bridge, or denture.

An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth. A dentist places the post in the jaw. Over the next months the bone grows around it, and then a connector and a replacement tooth are attached. Cleveland Clinic says dental implants are small, threaded posts that surgically replace missing teeth. Implants need enough bone and healthy gums, and they need daily cleaning and regular checkups. Not every mouth is a fit, so your dentist will talk with you about your health and options. See [osseointegration](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/osseointegration), [implant crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/implant-crown), and [implant abutment](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/implant-abutment), or read about [dental implants](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/services/dental-implant) at Town Center Dental.

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## Related terms

-   [Osseointegration](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/osseointegration)
-   [Implant abutment](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/implant-abutment)
-   [Implant crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/implant-crown)
-   [Titanium](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/titanium)
-   [Bone grafting](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/bone-grafting)

## Sources

1.  [Cleveland Clinic: Dental Implants: Types, Purpose & Benefits](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/10903-dental-implants)

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