Implants

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are the most durable and natural-looking solution for replacing missing or broken teeth. They involve placing a small titanium post into the jawbone, which acts like a tooth root and supports a crown or bridge.

Benefits of Dental Implants:

• Restores Confidence & Function: Improves chewing, speech, and gives you a natural-looking smile.
• Long-Lasting & Stable: Fuses with the jawbone to create a strong, permanent foundation.
• Preserves Jaw Health & Prevents Shifting: Helps maintain bone structure and stops neighbouring teeth from moving.
• Low Maintenance & Natural Feel: Acts like a real tooth and can be cared for with regular brushing and flossing.

Dental implants are ideal for those seeking a permanent fix that looks and feels just like a natural tooth.

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Understanding Dental Implants
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth root with a small titanium post, topped with a custom-made crown that matches your natural teeth. Unlike dentures or bridges, an implant is fixed in place permanently — it doesn't need adhesive, doesn't affect neighbouring teeth, and functions like a natural tooth for biting and chewing.

What to Expect: Step by Step
1. Consultation & assessment — an examination, scans and a discussion of your suitability, including bone density and any preparatory treatment needed.
2. Implant placement — the titanium post is placed under local anaesthetic in a single visit.
3. Healing (osseointegration) — over 2–4 months, the implant fuses with the jawbone to create a stable foundation.
4. Crown fitting — once healed, a custom crown is attached, matched to your natural tooth shade and shape.

Aftercare
Implants are cared for like natural teeth — regular brushing, flossing, and routine hygiene visits. With proper care, they're designed to last decades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is getting a dental implant painful? The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, so it shouldn't be painful; some mild discomfort afterwards is normal and manageable with standard pain relief.

How long does the whole process take? From placement to the final crown, the process typically takes 2–4 months to allow the implant to fuse with the jawbone.

How long do dental implants last? With good care, implants are designed to last decades, functioning like a natural tooth root.

Am I a candidate for implants? Most patients with adequate jawbone and healthy gums are candidates; we'll assess this at your consultation, including whether any preparatory treatment is needed.

How do I care for an implant? Implants are cared for just like natural teeth — regular brushing, flossing, and hygiene visits.

What's the difference between an implant and a bridge or denture? An implant replaces the tooth root directly in the jawbone, while bridges and dentures rely on neighbouring teeth or the gum surface for support.

Can an implant fail? It's uncommon with proper care and healthy bone, but factors like smoking or poor oral hygiene can increase the risk — we'll discuss this with you beforehand.