For patients that have lost one or many teeth, or if you have a poor fitting denture, dental implants are the modern way to replace them. Implants stand on their own and do not rely on neighboring teeth to hold the in place.They are therefore easier to clean and care for, and have a great long term prognosis. A surgeon places a titanium tooth root that must heal in place for approximately 3-6 months. Then an impression is taken and we can create replacement teeth that look, feel, and function just like a natural tooth.