WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS


Dental implants are today’s best alternative to natural teeth. They can be your doorway to renewed self-confidence and peace of mind.

An implant is a sophisticated titanium screw, which is placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a lost natural tooth. The implant fuses with the jawbone to form a secure foundation for tooth replacement. The end result… replacement teeth that look, feel and function just like natural teeth. The embarrassment, irritation and self consciousness often experienced by people who have missing teeth, those who wear dentures or who have suffered through older methods of tooth replacement are overcome with the confidence of permanently anchored dental implants.

Role and Key Benefits

Dental implants are now recognized as routine treatment for a full range of problems from replacing a single tooth, to full oral rehabilitation, or simply for reliable denture retention.


Key Benefits
  • Improve appearance
  • Maintain healthy adjacent teeth
  • Improved comfort and speech
  • Improve self-esteem
  • Eat what you want
  • Smile with confidence
  • Maintain healthy adjacent teeth
  • Provides long term results
  • Preserve jaw bone
What is Involved in the Implant Procedure?

The dental implant process involves several steps that take place over a time period that averages from 4 to 9 months. The typical process will include:

Pre-treatment Consultation:

After a careful evaluation of your dental and medical health history, we will determine if you are a good candidate for dental implants. Diagnostic aids such as various x-rays, photographs and molds of your teeth will be taken. Proper planning is essential to success as is providing you with all the information regarding your treatment.

Initial Implant Placement:

We will place the dental implant into your jaw while you are under either local or general anaesthesia. Over the next few months, bone will heal to the surface of the implant, anchoring it into position. Depending on your particular case, an additional minor procedure creates an opening through which your artificial tooth will emerge. Implant prosthetic attachment: During this phase, we will painlessly attach a prosthetic ‘post’ to the implant. An impression will be taken, and soon after, an artificial replacement tooth will be created for a natural restoration.

Proper Maintenance:

Your dentist and hygienist will guide you on the proper care and maintenance of your new implants before, during and after the procedure. By following a regular routine of careful oral hygiene and regular checkups, your implants will look, function and feel great for many years to come.

Single Tooth Replacement

If you are missing a single tooth and currently use aremovable partial denture or tooth-supported crown,an implant-supported crown may be a better alternative. Single tooth replacements look and feel so natural, typically only you and your dentist will know the difference.

Implant-supported crowns are a naturally better solution.
  • Looks, feels and performs similar to your natural tooth
  • Does not compromise your adjacent teeth to support
    a bridge
  • Preserves surrounding bone (replaces tooth root)
  • Prevents bone collapse and jaw line recession
  • Oral care same as a natural tooth
  • Restores a more secure biting ability than a
    removable denture
  • Restores self-confidence and appearance