What is a dental implant and how does it work?

A dental implant is a titanium post designed to act as an artificial tooth root. It is surgically placed directly into the jawbone under local anaesthesia. Titanium is used because it is biocompatible, meaning the bone accepts it and gradually bonds to its surface, a biological process called osseointegration. This fusion is what gives an implant its stability and longevity.

Once osseointegration is complete, usually over a period of a few months, a small connector called an abutment is attached to the top of the implant. The abutment serves as the anchor for the final crown, which is fabricated to match the shape, size, and shade of your surrounding teeth.

At our digital laboratory in Nador, the crown is designed with Exocad software and milled or produced using precision equipment, ensuring an accurate fit and a result that looks natural rather than artificial. The final crown can be made from ceramic or zirconia, using German and Japanese materials for durability and aesthetics.

The whole system, implant, abutment, and crown, functions just like a natural tooth. You can bite, chew, and smile with full confidence. Unlike a bridge, no neighbouring teeth need to be filed down, and unlike a removable denture, the implant stays fixed in your mouth at all times.