A connector called an abutment is placed on top of the dental implant to hold and support your crowns. This can be premade stock abutment or custom made in the lab and tightened with screws. Finally, the impression is taken and the crowns are custom-made to match your natural teeth in color and shape. They can be cemented or screw-retained
Luckily the success rate of dental implants have been improved for over 30 years. They may not be as good as your natural teeth but are the best available to replace missing teeth by feeling, looking, and functioning naturally.