A dental implant is an artificial root that is surgically inserted into the alveolar bone in the missing tooth area, and after 3-6 months, a porcelain crown (porcelain tooth) of the same quality as the real tooth is placed on top. The shape is realistic, beautiful and comfortable, and the chewing function is the same as real teeth. Zheng Xiang, Stomatology Center, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital Dental implants are made of pure titanium metal through precise computer design into a root-shaped cylinder, which is surgically implanted into the bone of the dental bed. It is not as uncomfortable as wearing dentures and is almost the same as natural teeth in terms of function and aesthetics, making it the main restoration method for missing teeth. Dental implants have their own roots, so they do not require the grinding of the surrounding healthy teeth and cause little damage to the mouth, therefore, it can be said that they are a relatively “environmentally friendly” restoration for patients. Many people are afraid before treatment, thinking that it is some kind of major surgery. In fact, as long as you can do a minor surgery like tooth extraction, you can accept this technique and it is not as scary as you think. Based on the experience of many people who have undergone dental implants, it is actually similar to tooth extraction, except that tooth extraction is the result of missing teeth, while dental implant is the result of making up for the missing teeth. Dental implants require regular maintenance. Just like buying a car, you need to have your dentist do regular maintenance work, generally speaking, about once every three to six months. The maintenance tools include soft bristle toothbrushes, regular dental floss, coarse dental floss, interdental brushes and, if necessary, electric toothbrushes with flat or conical bristles. With the development of material science and implant technology, dental implants have a ten-year success rate of over 90% and are therefore a safe and reliable restorative option.