A dental implant can be ideal replacement for a missing tooth given the medical and bone conditions are suitable.
Dental implant, acts like a natural tooth root but made up of the most biocompatible metal, Titanium, fuses to the jaw bone (Osseo integrates) over a period of time. After that a crown is placed over it. Dental implant surgery is generally carried out under local anesthesia. Your dentist will discuss with you what will happen before, during and after your procedure.