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Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial substitute/replacement for the root portion of your natural tooth and is anchored into a pre-drilled socket in your jaw-bone to support a crown, bridge or secure a denture firmly in place. Implants are made from titanium, a material that is well tolerated by bone and integrates easily with bone tissue. The goal is, to achieve a close contact between the outer surface of the implant and the surrounding bone tissue so they can “fuse” together, creating a stable support for the new teeth.

Before any implants are placed, the dentist will to assess the health of your teeth and gums. If there are any signs of gum disease or decay, these must first be treated. Your treatment will be planned following several x-rays and, in some cases, a CT scan to assess that bone quality and check for nearby anatomical structures to avoid before any drilling. This procedure is usually carried out under local anaesthesia.

The gum where the implant is to be placed is cut and lifted and a small hole is drilled in the jawbone at the precise location of the intended implant. The titanium implant is tightly fitted into this socket and the gum is stitched back over the implant. If there is insufficient bone material to accommodate the implant, a bone graft may be required, or the dentist may use smaller-sized mini implants if suitable.Once the implant has been placed, it is left to heal and integrate with the jawbone. This can take between six weeks to six months. The bone tissue will grow and anchor itself into the microscopic rough surface of the implant.During this “healing period”, patients are given temporary teeth (bridges) or continue to wear dentures. After the healing period, the gum is again lifted and a post is attached to the implant with a temporary crown. Four to six weeks later, when the surrounding gum tissue has matured, the final permanent restoration can be fitted to the implant.

A dental implant can actually stimulate bone growth and production, preventing loss of valuable bone structure. Bone loss can make a person look older, since the area around the mouth can sag as bone is lost
Once dental implants are fully integrated into your jaw, they function just as well as your own natural teeth: you can eat the foods you want and speak with complete confidence. .
Dental implants just need regular brushing, flossing and dental hygiene appointments, just like your natural teeth.
Restoration with an implant is independent of any of your other teeth. By replacing lost teeth with an implant, no support is required of the adjacent teeth, and your natural teeth do not need to be prepared or altered in any way.
A, dental implant is indistinguishable from your surrounding natural teeth, and can last a lifetime depending on how well you look after them.