Dental Implants
What is a Dental Implant?
There are two parts to every tooth: the crown and the root.
The crown is the visible part and the root is the unseen part which anchors the tooth in your jawbone, providing stable support for your crown.
There are many ways to replace tooth crown, but only dental implants can replace the entire tooth including both crown and root.
Why Dental Implants?
Natural looking
No one will know you have dental implants unless you tell them.
The visible part of your dental implant is a life-like, tooth coloured crown that is crafted to look, feel and function just like your natural teeth – matching them in size, colour, contour and shape.
Reassuringly reliable, safe and long lasting
Modern dental implant techniques and technology have been extensively researched and used for over 30 years.
Dental implants are made of pure titanium, a metal which the body accepts; they are therefore proven to be safe, biologically compatible and can become part of you for a very long time. Dental implants are the perfect way to replace missing teeth.
Investing in your future appearance
Dental implants don’t just offer a cost-effective, safe and natural looking way to achieving a confident new smile; they can also help you keep your youthful looks for longer.
Filling gaps in your smile means that over time, the rest of your teeth stay where they should be. Dental implants preserve facial contours that would otherwise begin to look hollow with jawbone shrinkage. Such shrinkage occurs when teeth are missing.
What does treatment involve?
A number of different types of implants and techniques exist with dental implant therapy.
At Sonria Dental Clinic each case is assessed in great detail. As a patient, your clinical options will be fully discussed with you and a treatment plan established to reflect your unique needs. The length of your treatment can range from 6 to 12 months depending on the complexity of your care.
- Examination and x-rays
- Planning
- Implant placement – surgical stage
- Healing stage
- Placement of the final restoration – the new tooth/teeth
- Maintenance programme
Aftercare and maintenance
With proper care and attention dental implants can last a lifetime. Like natural teeth, they need to be regularly serviced and maintained to ensure optimum oral care, including healthy gums and a fresh breath.
You will be requested to attend a number of review appointments to enable your dentist to carry out routine examinations of your implants.
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