{"id":7379,"date":"2025-03-14T22:28:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T02:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/?p=7379"},"modified":"2026-04-17T23:09:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T03:09:00","slug":"dental-implants-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/dental-implants-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"The Structure of Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subtitle: Structure of a house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking about dental implants? It&#8217;s helpful to understand the different parts that make up this long-lasting tooth replacement solution. Let&#8217;s break it down, using a house analogy to make it easy to grasp:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-01ea1808 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_1200-1-1024x615.jpg ,https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_1200-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_1200-1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_1200-1-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-7242\" width=\"371\" height=\"223\" title=\"Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_1200\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(1) The Dental Implant Fixture: The Foundation of Your New Smile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The dental implant fixture is the artificial root, surgically placed into your jawbone. Just like the foundation of a house, it provides a stable base for everything that comes next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-f0a91998 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HouseFounation_S_1279806553.jpg ,https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HouseFounation_S_1279806553.jpg 780w, https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HouseFounation_S_1279806553.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HouseFounation_S_1279806553.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-7234\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" title=\"Construction site with foundation for new house\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And just like a good foundation, a quality implant fixture is designed to last a lifetime. Choosing the best and most reliable dental implant fixture is essential for the long-term success of your implant. Want to learn more about what makes a great dental implant fixture? Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/dental-implant-brand\/\">post<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(2) The Abutment: The Pillars of Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The abutment acts as a connector, linking the dental implant fixture (root) to the crown (the visible part of your new tooth). Think of it as the pillars of a house, providing crucial support between the foundation (dental implant fixture) and the roof (crown).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HousePillar_M_2166048214-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7235\" style=\"width:390px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HousePillar_M_2166048214-683x1024.jpg?v=1749262729 683w, https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HousePillar_M_2166048214-200x300.jpg?v=1749262729 200w, https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HousePillar_M_2166048214-768x1152.jpg?v=1749262729 768w, https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HousePillar_M_2166048214.jpg?v=1749262729 836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Abutments come in various types, each designed for specific needs. Explore the different options in this post: <a href=\"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/dental-implant-custom-abutment\/\">Dental Implant &#8211; Custom Abutments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) The Crown: The Exterior of a house<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The crown is the part of the implant that looks and functions like your natural tooth. It&#8217;s the exterior of our dental house \u2013 the part everyone sees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-23d54610 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HouseExterior_S_2148610245.jpg ,https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HouseExterior_S_2148610245.jpg 780w, https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HouseExterior_S_2148610245.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-HouseExterior_S_2148610245.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-7238\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While the fixture (foundation) is meant to last a lifetime, the crown (like a roof) may need to be replaced down the road due to normal wear and tear. This is a routine part of implant maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to take the next step?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for more in-depth resources, patient success stories, and the latest research on dental implants, visit our dedicated educational hub at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bostonimplant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BostonImplant.com<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s our mission to be the most trusted source for implant dentistry in the Greater Boston area. Schedule your consultation today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Finesse Dental &amp; Implant Center of Boston<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>617-286-6515 (Call\/Text)<br><a href=\"mailto:support@FinesseBoston.com\">support@BostonImplant.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>183 Essex St, Boston, MA 02111<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d5897.106342479213!2d-71.057471!3d42.352049!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x89e37a789e25d89d%3A0x92c24326e85eb72b!2sFinesse%20Dentistry%20%26%20Implant%20Center!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1768362970055!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Subtitle: Structure of a house Thinking about dental implants? It&#8217;s helpful to understand the different parts that make up this long-lasting tooth replacement solution. Let&#8217;s break it down, using a house analogy to make it easy to grasp: (1) The Dental Implant Fixture: The Foundation of Your New Smile The dental implant fixture is the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dental-implant"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_800_Square.jpg?v=1749262728",800,641,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_800_Square-150x150.jpg?v=1749262728",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_800_Square-300x240.jpg?v=1749262728",300,240,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_800_Square-768x615.jpg?v=1749262728",768,615,true],"large":["https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_800_Square.jpg?v=1749262728",800,641,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_800_Square.jpg?v=1749262728",800,641,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog_Structure_of_dental_implants_800_Square.jpg?v=1749262728",800,641,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Sang Lee, DMD","author_link":"https:\/\/finessedentalboston.com\/implants\/author\/slee\/"},"uagb_comment_info":5,"uagb_excerpt":"Subtitle: Structure of a house Thinking about dental implants? 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