Implants are surgical devices that are implanted into the bone. They can be used for single tooth restoration with a crown, as multi-units to fabricate a bridge, with locators to attach removable dentures, with a fixed hybrid prosthesis. They rely on Osteo-Integration. This is a term used to describe the phenomenon that bone will grow and fuse to titanium.
Implants require adequate bone in the area to be placed. The bone must be dense and strong to support the load from the implant. The tissue around the site must also be what is known as keratinized tissue; the tissue that surrounds the teeth normally, to have the best outcomes. Implants come in different lengths, diameters, and thread design, selected based on what would be best for your particular needs