A dental implant is a root-shaped device, usually made of titanium, used in dentistry to support restorations that replace a missing tooth or a group of teeth. Dental implants can be used to support various types of dental prostheses, including crowns, implant-supported bridges, and dentures. They can also be used as anchorage for orthodontic tooth movement.
The use of dental implants allows for controlled, one-directional tooth movement without reciprocal action, providing greater stability during orthodontic treatment.