Nothing is better than a real tooth; that is why every dentist will always stress the necessity of prevention and strict oral hygiene to ensure your teeth are strong, sturdy and resistant to decay and loss. However, tooth loss can be inevitable as we get older due to ageing or trauma; that is why the next best thing to a natural tooth was created – dental implants. A dental implant is a small titanium rod inserted in the bone where the tooth was extracted. This acts as the ‘tooth root’. After this has fused with the jawbone, a restorative prosthetic tooth can be placed over the top to restore that appearance and function of your tooth.