The American Dental Association recommends two types of dental implants. The first is the Endosteal implants, which involves two surgical procedures. During the first surgery, the implants are planted right onto the jawbone. After the gum tissue heals, the second surgery is performed where a post is connected to the original implant. The artificial tooth can now be attached to the post or grouped on a denture or bridge.
The second type of dental implant is the Subperiosteal implants, which is a metal frame fitted on the jawbone, below the gums. The metal frame gets fixed onto the jawbone while the gums heal. Metal posts attached to the frame protrude out of the gums, and artificial teeth get mounted onto the posts.