Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for the replacement of one tooth, multiple teeth, or the complete reconstruction of an entire arch. This foundation allows for the replacement teeth to look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Dental implants allow a person who has lost teeth to regain the ability to eat virtually anything and smile with confidence knowing that their teeth appear natural. The implants are titanium posts that are placed into the jawbone and act as the root structure where teeth are missing. After three months the bone grows in and around the titanium implant creating a strong foundation for the artificial teeth. Implants also allow the preservation of facial structure by preventing bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.