Restorative
Dental Implants
Titanium roots that replace missing teeth permanently, without touching adjacent teeth.
Overview
A dental implant is a medical-grade titanium root placed into the jawbone, which fuses with the bone over several months and then supports a crown, bridge or denture. Implants are the closest available replacement to a natural tooth: they preserve the jawbone, leave the neighbouring teeth untouched and, with good maintenance, can last decades.
Benefits
- Preserves jawbone and facial structure
- Adjacent healthy teeth are left untouched
- Feels, functions and is cleaned like a natural tooth
- Highly predictable long-term success rates
Who needs this treatment?
- One or more missing teeth
- Patients with adequate bone volume, or suitable for grafting
- Denture wearers wanting greater stability
- Non-smokers or those willing to stop during healing
How the procedure works
- 1PlanningRadiographic and clinical assessment of bone volume, sinus position and the bite.
- 2PlacementThe implant is placed under local anaesthetic in a sterile surgical protocol.
- 3OsseointegrationThe implant fuses with the bone over three to six months.
- 4RestorationAn abutment and definitive crown are fitted and adjusted.
Recovery & aftercare
Two to five days of mild swelling; soft diet for a week; full healing over three to six months.
Frequently asked questions
Is implant surgery painful?+
The procedure is done under local anaesthetic and most patients report less discomfort than an extraction.
How long do implants last?+
With good hygiene and regular reviews, implants frequently last twenty years or more.
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