Dental Implants San Antonio, TX

One option for replacing missing teeth involves implants. Dental implants are made of titanium, are bio compatible and integrate well with bone. There are three separate components that are required for restoring a tooth with implants. (1). The implant body, which is placed in sound bone structure and allowed to integrate with bone for a period of 3-5 months.  It extends up to roughly the level of the bone. (2). The implant abutment, which extends from the bone level, is screwed into the implant and provides the supporting structure for the crown. (3). The crown.