Gregory S. Johnson, DDS

Implants

All About Implants

The dental implants used by Dr. Johnson are root-form implants, which means they are replacement, or substitute tooth roots, used to replace natural tooth roots in areas of the mouth where teeth are missing.

The part of your natural tooth that is visible is the "crown." Your tooth root is embedded in your jawbone giving the tooth a stable foundation which allows you to bite and chew.

When teeth are missing, the bone that previously supported those teeth deteriorates. The bones can be preserved, however, by replacing missing tooth roots with dental implants.