Implants provide a wonderful cosmetic and functional solution if you have a missing or severely damaged tooth. Dental implants restore the natural appearance of your teeth, last a lifetime, and function like a natural tooth. An implant is a small titanium screw that fits inside your jawbone, fuses with your living bone as it heals, and replaces the root portion of a missing tooth. An implant allows Dr. Ryan to attach a single natural appearing crown, multiple teeth in a natural appearing bridge, or all your teeth in a screw retained denture. Another important benefit of implants is that they prevent future bone loss of the jaw which helps to maintain a more youthful facial structure.