Implant Dentistry

If you have a number of missing teeth dentures are no longer the only option. You could consider the exciting possibility of dental implants. Dental implants should feel part of your natural dentition and do not affect the neighbouring teeth. Dental implant treatment is a great option for restoring your smile and regaining confidance.

Reasons for dental implants

Aesthetics
Dental implants look and feel good and excellent results are achievable and look exactly like natural teeth.

Comfort
A dental implant is such a good tooth replacement that you don't even remember it's not real.

Durability
Dental implants offer a permanent solution to tooth loss. They bond to the jaw bone and become part of it.This connection is as strong as a natural tooth root. The completed dental implant is as strong and durable as a natural tooth.

Improved Oral Health
Since treatment with dental implants involves placing implants in areas where there are no teeth your other healthy teeth are unaffected so more of your own teeth are left intact thus improving your long-term oral health.

Improved Hygiene
Individual dental implants allow easier access between teeth, enabling everyday normal dental care, and in that way improve oral hygiene.

What is a Dental Implant

A screw is implanted into the jaw and after a period of healing, the replacement tooth is attached to it. Dental implants feel and function like natural teeth. You can have any number of implants, depending on your requirements. Age is not a factor. It is, however, recommended to have an implant soon after the tooth is removed otherwise the jawbone shrinks away. This results in loss of facial support and premature ageing. It is essentially a small tapered screw designed to mimic the natural root of a tooth. It is made of titanium alloy which is bio-compatible so there is no need to fear allergic reactions or body rejection.

The benefits of dental implants

  • You feel great because you can talk, smile, eat and laugh again with confidence
  • Improved facial appearance - the loss of back teeth can cause your mouth to sink and face to look prematurely older
  • The correct functioning of your mouth – with missing teeth, your speech may be affected since the front teeth help to form certain sounds
  • Prevention of bone loss from the jaws - after teeth are removed, the jawbone that was associated with the roots of the missing tooth dissolves away. The insertion of dental implants restores the natural functions of the mouth and maintains the bone.