Anne Russell is a professional writer with an extensive background in health and fitness journalism. She served as editor-in-chief of Shape, Living Fit (a sister publication of Shape) and VIVmag. She ...

Dental implants are artificial structures that a dental surgeon inserts into the jawbone. A person may require implants if they have lost one or more teeth. Keep reading to learn about the types of ...

Mini dental implants use a one-piece screw measuring less than 3 millimeters wide, unlike larger two-piece traditional implants. They can replace teeth or help to stabilize dentures. Mini implants may ...

Question: Can I just get one implant? Answer: Depending on the position of the tooth you are replacing, you can use one implant. If you are restoring multiple teeth or a molar, you may need to ...