Implants

Dental implants are becoming the treatment of choice for replacing missing teeth. They provide a long-term solution and help preserve neighbouring healthy teeth.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a metal rod made form titanium which is placed into the jawbone to replace the root portion of your own natural tooth. Titanium is a material well suited and compatible with bone tissue. The implant is used to support a crown, bridge or denture. The primary aim when placing implants into the jawbone is to ensure that the surface of the titanium implant fuses together with the surrounding bone tissue, in order that it creates a strong stable support for new teeth.

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Can implants always be recommended to replace missing teeth?

It will depend on the condition and state of the bone in your jaw. It will be necessary for the dentist / oral surgeon to assess the amount of bone there is currently, using a variety of scans and x-rays to determine and measure bone density.
If there is not enough bone or the bone is not healthy enough, it may not be possible to place implants in your chosen area, unless bone grafting is done first. If this is not possible, the surgeon or dentist will always recommend an alternative option.
Do dental implants hurt?
Placing a dental implant requires a small surgical procedure. This can be carried out under a local anaesthetic. You will be guaranteed to feel no pain during the procedure, but some discomfort may be present for up to a week after the surgery. This is usually due to the normal healing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dental implants have been used for over 3 decades and can last a lifetime depending on how you take care of them. Implants are an established, tried and tested treatment for missing teeth.

The dentist will be able to provide you with an accurate timeline of the treatment schedule at your consultation, and before the treatment commences.
The implants normally need 3-6 months (depending on your individual circumstances) to fuse with the bone. The permanent crowns are fitted at this stage.

Yes, there is a high risk that that gum disease will have an effect if you don’t care for the new teeth or maintain a good oral hygiene program. If you follow a good routine and keep you new teeth clean, follow a healthy diet and don’t smoke, then you should be able to prevent any further gum disease from occurring.

Cleaning in and around the teeth attached to the implants is very similar to cleaning your own natural teeth. If there are areas that cause you problems or concerns, your dentist will be able to advise and show you the best ways to care for your teeth.

The crowns and bridges attached to implants can only be placed and removed by a dentist or surgeon. However, if you have a denture which is fixed to implants, then you will be able to remove it for cleaning.

No, it is not necessary unless you are only having a single tooth replaced. For bigger gaps, your dentist or surgeon will be able to advise after a thorough examination and all the necessary scans.

After the assessment of the x-rays and CT scan, if it appears that you do not have enough bone to support implants, the surgeon will go through the alternative options.
There are various bone grafting procedures which can be done to enable treatment with implants. If this is not possible, then dentures or bridges will also be discussed. Your dentist / surgeon will go through all the options with you.

This is a rare occurrence. If this happens and the implant becomes loose either during or after the healing period, it is removed and healing can take place in the normal way. Once the area has fully healed, the dentist can either place another implant or discuss placing a bridge instead.

The price of a dental implant can vary depending on the skill of the surgeon, the quality and type of implant used, the level of aftercare provided by the surgery, the amount of work required and whether any extra surgery is required prior to placing implants.
Implant treatment is often comparable to conventional treatments such as bridges, without the need to treat otherwise healthy teeth.

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