Dental Implants are a great way to replace missing teeth. Dental implants are comprised of 3 components.
The Implant
An Abutment
New Teeth
Think of the actual implant as a root to replace your root that was lost, it will support the new teeth. It is placed in the bone below the gums.
The abutment connects to the implant and supports the new teeth. This piece emerges through the gums.
A crown is a common way a tooth is restored on a dental implant. The crown is cemented on the abutment. Crowns are not the only way that teeth are added to implants, if there are several implants used it is possible to fabricate a fixed bridge framework to connect the implants together. It is also possible to attach a denture or a removable partial denture to the implant providing greater stability and comfort.