Dental Implants

Dental implants are a used to permanently replace damaged or missing teeth.

What are dental implants?

They are small metal screw that is surgically placed into the jawbone to act like an artificial tooth root and the restoration (either a ‘crown’ or ‘bridge’) is placed on top.

Single Implants

This involves placing a single dental implant in the mouth and then allowing a  healing period of between six weeks to six months before the final restoration is fitted. During this period, you will have a temporary tooth to fill the gap. In some cases, the healing period is not needed, this will be advised by your specialist dentist.

Implant-supported bridge

An implant-supported bridge is similar to a regular dental bridge, but is supported by implants and not by natural teeth. In most cases, when an implant-supported bridge is used, two dental implants can support a connected crown. We have the technology and expertise to digitally plan the implant location and angulation before placement to achieve the best possible end result.

Mini-dental implants

Mini-dental implants have the same structure as regular implants, but are slightly smaller in form and therefore a less invasive procedure. The components of mini-implants have two parts, a titanium post with a ball on the end and a socket with a rubber O-ring that attaches the tooth to the post. What’s more, if you currently wear a denture, we might be able to work with this to further save on costs.

All-on-4® (Same day teeth)

This involves placing several dental implants across the jaw and then fixing a temporary bridge on the same day, which is left to integrate into the jaw for 3-6 months before a final bridge is constructed. This is not suitable for everyone, but offers a solution for people with no or very few natural teeth remaining

Benefits of dental implants

Dental implants are a popular option because they:

  • Help prevent bone loss
  • Restore full functionality of your mouth
  • Help you return to a normal diet
  • Can be used in place of dentures
  • Prevent sagging or hollow cheeks
  • Are safe and comfortable