A dental implant is an artificial device designed to replace the root of a missing tooth and roots of missing teeth. It can also be used to replace a whole arch of teeth safely and effectively.

A prosthodontist may recommend a dental implant as a treatment option to:

• Replace a missing tooth or teeth caused by injury, trauma, decay or some other reason.

As part of the treatment option for

• crown
• bridge
• overdenture

For more information on Dental Implants visit the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontist.