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Dental Implants: Consultation, Procedure, Recovery and Aftercare. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots used to support a restoration for a missing tooth or teeth, helping to stop or prevent jaw bone loss. The dental implant procedure is categorized as a form of prosthetic (artificial replacement) dentistry, but also is considered a form of cosmetic dentistry.
In the case of dental implants, the answer is actually in many ways- yes. A dental implant is basically a titanium artificial tooth root. It functions as an anchor for a cap, bridge, or denture. Titanium is the strong, bio-compatible metal that artificial knees and hips are made from.