Dental Implants

It’s no exaggeration to say that dental implants are pretty amazing.

Considered as the next best thing to a real tooth, they’re able to restore function to your smile and jaw, give an authentically natural result and give you back the confidence to enjoy smiling and chewing again. Unlike dentures, dental implants are a permanent, fixed solution.

Tooth loss can occur for a variety of reasons like tooth decay, gum disease or trauma and injury. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that protects both your dental health and the health of your jawbone.

Dental implants: the benefits

• Missing teeth can make things like smiling and opening your mouth to chew or talk in front of others a challenge. Dental implants can resolve this and grant you the confidence you deserve.
• They protect your jawbone from receding overtime and collapsing inwards, making your face structure appear older and saggy.
• Dental implants can last a lifetime if properly cared for. You can look after them in the same way you would a real tooth.

How do dental implants work?

Dental implants are tiny titanium screws that are inserted into your jawbone under anaesthetic. Titanium is extremely compatible with the body, which means the body welcomes it, believing it to be a real organ. After the implant is placed into the jawbone, the implant is welcomed by the body and tissues and muscles begin to grow around it, resulting in the jawbone receiving the stimulation it needs. This is particularly important as if tooth loss isn’t addressed, the jawbone can begin to disappear, making your face look older than its years.

Once your dental implant has been placed, a crown or bridge is custom made for you and fitted over the top of the implant.