Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
What is a Dental Implant?
Dental implants are the most permanent solution to tooth loss in dentistry. When teeth are lost to gum disease or tooth decay it can lead to further problems with eating, functionality and aesthetic problems. Dental implants are an excellent alternative and offers a perfect replacement.
Implants are a titanium screw that is surgically placed into the jaw bone which acts as a tooth root and then a crown or a bridge is placed on top (above gum level) which aims to replicate the function and aesthetic appearance of a tooth. Titanium is a safe substance in which the gum tissue easily fuses to, to create a good anchor for the crown or bridge. If well looked after an implant usually lasts 15 years or more making it the ultimate tooth replacement.
Duration
2 hours
Appointments
3
Anaesthetic
Yes