What type of dental implant is typically placed directly into the jawbone?

The endosteal implant is the type of dental implant that is typically placed directly into the jawbone. This approach allows the implant to integrate effectively with the bone tissue, providing a stable foundation for a replacement tooth or bridge. Endosteal implants are the most commonly used type in modern dentistry due to their effectiveness and success rate.

Subperiosteal implants, on the other hand, are placed beneath the periosteum but above the jawbone, which makes them less common and typically reserved for specific cases where there is not enough bone height for an endosteal implant. Transosteal implants involve passing through the jawbone and are not commonly utilized due to their complexity and invasive nature. Mini implants are smaller in diameter and may be used in situations where primary implants are not feasible, but they still do not provide the same level of support as endosteal implants placed directly in the bone.