A dental implant is an artificial substitute for the root portion of your natural tooth which is anchored into a pre-drilled socket in your jaw-bone to support and secure a crown, bridge or denture firmly in place. Implants are made from titanium that is well tolerated by bone and integrates easily with bone tissue. The goal during the placement of a dental implant is to achieve a close contact between the outer surface of the implant and the surrounding bone tissue so they can “fuse” together (osseointegration), creating a stable support for the new teeth.