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Dental implants are natural-looking replacements for missing teeth that also gives the same function as the natural tooth root. These were also used to anchor other kinds of teeth restorations for patient satisfaction. A dental implant is a small but strong titanium post that serves as the root structure for a natural tooth. This is usually placed into the upper or lower jaw bone. After the bone has grown around an implant, it ( the implant) can now hold a bridge, crown or over-denture in the same way roots hold natural teeth in place. Titanium is very durable and has good tensile strength that is why implants can last a lifetime. They have the same needs as natural teeth such as brushing, flossing and periodic check ups.