Dental Implants
Enhance your smile and boost your self confidence for good.
One of our most popular advanced dental treatments, implants are a permanent, durable and comfortable alternative to dentures. Used to replace single or multiple teeth, they look exactly like a natural tooth. You won’t notice the difference!
You’re in safe hands with our dentists who are trained and experienced in oral surgery and restorative dentistry. If you opt for a dental implant, your dentist will create an individual treatment plan designed around your specific needs.
Benefits of dental implants
- Implants look, feel and function like a real tooth - they quickly become part of you.
- Comfortable and permanent - no need to remove and replace like dentures.
- Improve your confidence when speaking and eating - no gaps, pain or slippage.
- Enhanced oral health and hygiene - nearby teeth aren’t altered and implants are easy to clean.
- An improved smile works wonders for your self-confidence!
How dental implants work
Dental implants are titanium screws or posts placed in the jawbone to form an artificial root. The implant then supports a replacement crown to match your natural teeth. Implants are usually created in three stages, as detailed in your personal treatment plan.
- An implant is placed into the jaw using local anaesthetic in a sterile environment.
- Once the jawbone has healed, an abutment is attached to the metal ‘root’. This will hold the new tooth. Your dentist will make impressions of your teeth to create a model of your bite. This helps them to create the new tooth or teeth.
- The new tooth, also known as a crown, is then attached to the abutment.
Aftercare
After fitting your implant, your dentist will give you advice on how to clean and care for your implant/s correctly. Caring for a dental implant is no different to caring for your natural teeth. We recommend regular brushing, flossing and dental check-ups to keep them in tip top condition.
