Dental implants are metal frames or posts that are surgically placed beneath your gums. Once they are put into place, your dentist can put replacement teeth on them. Dental implants are fused to the jawbone, providing stable support for artificial teeth. You don’t have to worry about dentures shifting or slipping in your mouth, which is a very important benefit especially when it comes to eating or talking. The secure fit also helps dentures and individual crows feel more natural than traditional dentures or bridges. Another advantage of dental implants is that adjacent teeth don’t need to be ground down to keep your new replacement tooth in place – unlike ordinary dentures, which need to be attached to the teeth beside the missing tooth.