What are Implants?

Whether you have lost teeth due to an injury or a gum disease, Dental Implants can provide a permanent long term solution.

These screw-like fixtures are planted in the jaw bone to support a replacement tooth and can also be used to support fixed bridges and dentures.

Would Implants be right for me?

Ideal candidates must have:

  • good oral health
  • sufficient amount of bone height
  • a healthy gum

How is the treatment done?

The dental implant placement involves three stages:

Stage 1: The titanium implants are placed inside the jawbone by a small surgical procedure under local anesthetic and will remain covered inside the gums for about 3-6 months to allow osteointegration to take place.

Stage 2: This stage involves uncovering the implants and attaching bases for the artificial tooth to be fixed.
Stage 3: The new teeth are fixed onto the base.

Benefits:

Improved appearance: the dental implant will look like a natural tooth

Improved comfort: Implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures

Easier eating: Dental implants function like your own teeth, allowing you to eat with confidence and without pain.

Improved self-esteem: Dental implants can give you back your smile and help you rebuild your confidence.

Improved oral health: Without the need to alter adjacent teeth, more of your own teeth are left intact, improving long-term oral health.

Durability: Implants are very durable and will last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime.