Implants

A dental implant is an 'artificial' tooth. It replicates the tooth's natural structure, and therefore is the preferred long-term treatment option to replace your missing tooth or teeth, as it offers the most natural looking, feeling and functioning result.

A dental implant is made up of a crown (the top part you will use to eat with), an implant fixture (a small titanium screw placed in your jaw) and an abutment (that connects the two parts together).

Do I need dental implants?

Here are some questions to consider when determining if you need dental implants:

I have lost one or a number of my original teeth
I suffer from advanced gum disease that is affecting my oral health
I find wearing my dentures uncomfortable
My facial appearance has started to change
I can’t eat what I want anymore – forget steak or chewy foods
My teeth have started to move around and my bite doesn’t line up
My missing teeth effect how I talk and sound
I’m unhappy with my smile and I feel self conscious

Benefits of dental implants

Some of the benefits of dental implants include:

A dental implant offers the most natural looking, feeling and functioning teeth result
Feels very similar to your natural teeth, similar aesthetics to natural looking teeth that allow you to eat all types of foods
The implant is fixed in your mouth which removes the mobility and discomfort that can occur with a removable options
Dental implants prevent adjacent teeth from moving, creating alignment problems
Dental implants stimulate and preserve the remaining bone unlike removable dentures which can cause bone loss
The positive psychological impact with the feeling of being truly rehabilitated – no more missing teeth!