Dental Implants
A permanent replacement that is anchored into the jawbone.
What it is
An implant is a small titanium screw placed into the jawbone to take the place of a missing tooth root. Once the bone has grown around it, a crown is attached on top. Unlike a denture it is fixed in place, and unlike a bridge it does not rely on cutting down the neighbouring teeth.
When you might need it
- A single missing tooth
- A tooth that cannot be saved and will be removed
- A denture that moves and you want something fixed
- Neighbouring teeth are healthy and you want to keep them that way
What the appointment involves
- Assessment of the bone, usually with X-rays
- The implant placed into the jaw
- A healing period while bone grows around it
- The crown made and attached
Afterwards
The healing period between placing the implant and attaching the crown is measured in months, not days, because the bone has to fuse to the implant. That is worth planning around if you are travelling for treatment: it means more than one trip.
This page explains the procedure in general terms so you know what you are looking at. It is not a diagnosis and not a treatment plan. What is right for you depends on your own teeth, and that needs an examination.
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