text: What is a Dental Implant? Cabinet of Dr Antoine DISS in Nice
  A dental implant is similar to an artificial root. It is most often a titanium screw placed into the jawbone. It replaces the root (s) of an absent tooth and serves as a support for creating a crown or bridge, for stabilising a removable prosthesis, etc.
  What is an implant inserted?
  An implant may be inserted either immediately after extracting a tooth, or after the bone and gums heal. The surgical procedure is often simple with little pain. It is done under local anaesthesia like for treating a cavity.
  The permanent prosthesis is done after the implant is integrated into the bone (after a period of 2 to 6 months). Under some conditions, a temporary prosthesis may be immediately put into place after inserting the implant.
  For inserting an implant, the jawbone volume and quality must be sufficient. These parameters are generally evaluated using a CT scan. However, it is also possible to increase the bone volume using a bone graft. It is also important that the neighbouring teeth and gums be healthy.
  A medical questionnaire will make it possible to rule out potential contraindications: irradiation to the face, high-risk infectious endocarditis (infection of the heart wall by bacteria which may come from the mouth).
  Relatively more common contraindications: poor hygiene, tobacco, imbalanced diabetes, taking anticoagulants, etc.
  The implant can replace one or several teeth without affecting the other teeth and offers a permanent and comfortable prosthesis.
  A single absent tooth can destabilise the entire mouth. If it is not replaced, it is the first step towards a process of loosening or multiple tooth loss.
  If you are concerned, you should, like all implant users, maintain extremely rigorous dental hygiene and have very regular check-ups.