Oral and maxillofacial surgeons manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. Select any of the links below to find out more about the services we offer at Specialized Surgeons.
A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown.
