Implants

Implants are the most successful form of dental treatment available for the replacement of missing teeth. It offers you teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Loose and uncomfortable dentures can now be replaced with something that is permanent and feels like part of you.

Implants are medical-grade titanium screws placed into the jawbone, as a substitute for a missing tooth root following extraction. They are allowed to integrate naturally with the bone (a process called osseointegration) before a crown, bridge or fixed denture is fitted to replace one or more missing teeth, thus eliminating the need for uncomfortable or ill-fitting dentures.

Dental Implants may be needed for a variety of reasons including trauma, decay or gum disease. Missing teeth can cause the lips and face to collapse, giving a prematurely aged appearance, as the bony structure that was once supporting a tooth or teeth has deteriorated.

We can offer you dental implants as a treatment option to:

• Give you a fixed solution to missing teeth
• Mimic your natural teeth in appearance, feel and function
• Restore your bite by stopping the remaining teeth on either side of the space from moving and rotating, which often makes it difficult to chew food efficiently
• Improve the appearance of your smile
• Help retain bone structure and thus reduce the appearance of premature ageing and wrinkles.