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Interested in Getting Tooth
Implants? Educate Yourself about
all the Options First!
 Conditions that Might Need a Dental Implant
 Dental implants have their benefits, and there are certain situations when they
are the most suitable choice. For instance, you consider going for a tooth
implant if you have a missing tooth. You can opt for dental implants if parts of
your jaw are missing. Your dentist will use implants to replace these missing
teeth.
 Types of Implants
 First, there are endosseous implants, which are shaped like a cylinder or
screw. There are generally made of metal, but you can also find these
implants made of metal and covered with ceramic. Your dentist will place
these implants within the jawbone. Then, you will find subperiosteal implants.
Consisting of metal framework, these implants sit on the top of your jawbone;
however, they still stay underneath your gum tissue. Finally, there are
transosteal implants, which are usually made of a metal pin. Some of these
implants are also made of a U-shaped frame that passes through the gum
tissue and jawbone.