Dental implants are a major contribution to human health made by dentistry in the 20th century. In most cases, the use of dental implants is the best way to restore missing teeth. I. What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a titanium implant (artificial tooth root) that is placed in the alveolar bone under the gums to replace a missing tooth root. Titanium implants, with good biocompatibility, can form osseointegration with bone tissue and are very stable. After implant placement the doctor makes a porcelain crown or other prosthetic restoration on the implant. It is also known as the “third set of human teeth” because the effect of using dental implants is almost the same as that of natural teeth. What is the success rate of dental implants? The success rate of dental implants is generally above 90-95%. If there is no problem in the first year, it is usually permanent and does not need to be replaced. What is the process of dental implant? Before getting dental implants, it is usually necessary to treat other oral diseases, such as extraction of particularly loose teeth and root remnants, treatment of periodontal disease, adjustment of bad bite relationship, removal of bad dentures, and breaking of bad habits. Dental implants are generally divided into two steps: Step 1: implantation of artificial roots; Step 2: placement of a fixed denture on the already stabilized artificial roots. What are the advantages of dental implants over removable dentures and fixed dentures? 1. More comfortable: Since dental implants are buried in the jawbone, they feel more like your own teeth when you eat, unlike ordinary dentures that do not feel like that. 2. More beautiful: If your jawbone is not shrinking much, dental implants will look like real teeth. 3. More convenient: Since dental implants are fixed, you can avoid the inconvenience of taking off and wearing dentures every day. V. What kind of people can have dental implants? Dental implants are suitable for most of the people who are missing teeth, especially for those who cannot wear dentures because of low dental bed or nausea. VI. What are the precautions for dental implants? If you want to have a dental implant, you must see an implant dentist. Only an implant dentist can make an accurate assessment and decide whether you can have a dental implant and how to do it. How to choose an implant provider and doctor? Due to the high cost of dental implants, it is a late technology to promote the application in China, and there are less qualified implantologists, so it is better to choose a professional dental hospital or dental clinic for treatment.