Dental Implants
Dental Implants
Exemplary dental care awaits you at Dental Implants & Aesthetics. Our patient-focused philosophy places you at the forefront of every decision, ensuring personalised treatment plans tailored to your unique needs and goals. Working closely with you, our team strives to deliver functional, natural-looking results that enhance both your oral health and quality of life. Employing the latest technology and techniques, we ensure a comfortable and stress-free treatment journey, all while upholding the highest standards of care.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are artificial roots made from titanium that serve as a base for a range of restorations, including individual crowns, small bridges to replace multiple teeth, full-arch bridges, and removable dentures.
The aim is to replace missing tooth roots while also offering a foundation for a restoration that blends seamlessly with surrounding teeth. The result is a fully functional restoration that works like a normal tooth. If a patient is missing multiple teeth in one jaw, they may need a full-arch implant restoration.
Before and Afters
What to expect from
your first consult?
Your initial consultation is designed to provide you with a clear understanding of your dental implant treatment options. Our team will use a 3D OPG scan and engage in an in-depth discussion with you to determine your goals, review pricing, and ensure a personalised approach to your treatment. After your appointment, you will receive a comprehensive treatment plan and all necessary information to make informed decisions about your dental health.
What is involved in the treatment process?
Dental implants can be placed immediately after tooth extraction at the extraction site or in areas that have been missing teeth for years. The body then undergoes a process called osseointegration, where it builds bone around the implant. The length of the osseointegration period varies and can range from 10 weeks to 5 months, depending on various factors such as location, the presence of bone grafting materials, and timing of placement. During this time, the patient is fitted with an interim restoration to maintain function and aesthetics.
Removing teeth prematurely can lead to loss of jawbone and subsequent facial changes, but dental implants and their supported restorations can help prevent and restore this loss.
Dental Implant Materials
Dental implants consist mainly of a titanium alloy. Titanium is considered to be the most biocompatible metal due to its resistance to corrosion from bodily fluids, bio-inertness, ability for osseo-integration, and high fatigue limit. In addition, titanium is used in various medical procedures, such as knee and hip replacements.
Different Options for Implant-Supported Restorations
After successful osseointegration, your dentist will attach the appropriate restoration to your implant. These options include:
Implant Crowns: Ideal for restoring a single missing tooth, this restoration is made up of two parts: the abutment and crown. The abutment is attached to the implant and the crown is secured to the abutment, either with cement or screws.
Implant Bridges: To replace multiple missing teeth, two or more implants can be utilized to support an implant bridge.
Full Arch Implant Restorations: If you have lost all the teeth in one jaw or if they cannot be saved, a full arch implant restoration can replace them. Typically, this type of restoration replaces 12-14 teeth and is supported by 5-8 implants. In certain cases, as few as 4 implants may be sufficient.
All on 4: In a few select cases, a minimum of four implants may be sufficient to support a full arch restoration.
Overdentures: For added stability and support, dental implants can be used to retain removable dentures. This type of denture is known as an overdenture and is supported by a small number of implants.