When a tooth is lost, it is important to fill up the vacant slot with an implanted tooth as the jaw bone holding the tooth weakens over time due to inactivity and can affect the adjacent teeth. A dental implant is an artificial root made of titanium metal. It is inserted into the jawbone to replace the root of the natural tooth. An artificial replacement tooth is attached to the implant. The implant acts as an anchor to hold the replacement tooth in place. Dental implants do not require support from adjacent teeth, and they keep the jawbone strong because it has a purpose – to support the tooth’s root.