The implants are artificial roots on which crowns, bridges or complete dental prostheses are fixed. When the patient is toothless, the prostheses can be screwed on the implants, whereas others are removable.

The implants are generally titanium screws that the surgeon instals in the bone of the Jaws. Once installed, the implant is welded to the bone, a process called osteo-integration.

The dentist responsible for the restoration will manufacture and install the prostheses (complete, bridges or crowns) on the implants. The installation of implants generally constitutes a minor sugery. The majority of the patients having undergone these treatments describe the postoperative period like similar whith that of the extraction of some teeth.