A dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture) is a surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor. The basis for modern dental implants is a biologic process called osseointegration where m... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_implant
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root surgically placed directly into the jawbone where a tooth is missing. Once the implant has healed a bridge or replacement tooth will be attached to the artificial root. Implants provide a good alternative to crowns and bridges due to the fact they are in no way attached to neighboring teeth and thus look... Found on http://www.dentalfind.com/info/dental-implant