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What Materials Make Up Dental Implants

Dental implants are small posts that act like roots for artificial—but lifelike—teeth. These dental implants or posts are usually made of titanium or titanium alloy.
Titanium or titanium alloys are durable, lightweight, and resistant to erosion.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
When the titanium post fuses with your jawbone, after several months, the dentist attaches an abutment. This is a host for your new tooth, affixed denture, or dental bridge.
Yes, you can use a few strategically placed dental implants to host an entire bridge of teeth or an affixed denture.
The abutment may be made from titanium or another strong but lightweight material.
The artificial tooth itself can be made from a variety of different ...