Dental implants are the best treatment option for missing teeth. They are often recommended when other treatments are no longer an option. There are three main types of dental implants. The first type is a titanium post that is put into the bone, which acts as an anchor for the artificial tooth to attach too. The second type of implant is a metal screw that attaches tightly to the bone with screws. The third implant, which is more common in younger patients, is a “hybrid” - where both screws and posts are used to attach the artificial tooth to your jawbone.