A dental implant is a prosthesis that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, or facial prosthesis. Dental implants are surgically placed in your jawbone, where they serve as the roots of missing teeth.Implants have a high success rate and can provide long-term benefits. A dental implant is a small, titanium post (screw) that is surgically placed within your jawbone beneath your gum line.A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth.Dental implants can significantly improve the quality of life and the health of a person who needs them.