A dental implant is a titanium post, shaped in the form of a cylinder with threads on its surface that is placed in the jawbone to hold a replacement tooth, bridge or a denture in place. They can be more conservative than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support. Dental implants can be the best solution to the problem of missing teeth. Since dental implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they can prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompanies bridgework and dentures.