Dental implants allow for the replacement of teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. A dental implant is a titanium post that acts as the root of your pre-existing tooth. Once the dental implant is placed into the jawbone where the tooth or teeth are missing, the bone then bonds with the titanium surface of the dental implant. After several months of healing, a porcelain crown is then placed on top of the implant restoring your function and aesthetics. With modern advances in dental implants, some implants can be restored with a crown immediately after they are placed. This saves the patient several months of healing, improves aesthetic outcomes, and in some instances, a second surgical procedure. Minimally invasive techniques have also reduced the need for bone grafting and post-operative discomfort. At Southpoint Periodontics we provide a wide range of implant therapy, including single tooth replacement and full mouth rehabilitation.