WHAT AN IMPLANT ACTUALLY IS
Three parts. One biological process.
The implant fixture is placed in the jaw and acts as the foundation. An abutment connects that foundation to the visible crown. The crown is the part designed to look and function like a tooth.
The important part happens underneath: the surrounding bone must heal around and maintain contact with the implant surface. That process is called osseointegration. A beautiful crown cannot compensate for poor planning, inadequate stability or unhealthy surrounding tissues.

