A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that is placed in the jawbone. It looks and feels like a natural tooth. A dental implant is usually done right after an extraction. When a tooth has to be removed, the dentist will make a small hole in the gum tissue. Then, the dentist will drill a hole into the jawbone where the tooth used to be. After that, the dentist will put a titanium post into the hole. This will serve as a base for the tooth that is going to be placed in the future. After the post is in place, the dentist will place the tooth that is going to be replaced. The final step is to cover the tooth with a crown or other type of restoration.