A Dental Implant replaces the root of a missing tooth and is made from titanium. It is the best substitute for a natural tooth and by far the biggest advancement in dentistry to date. Dental Implants provide a permanent solution to patients recapturing the aesthetic and functional nature of their smile.

Initially, the Dental Implant is placed into the jawbone (either immediately after the loss of a tooth, or after an extended period of time). After a period of three to six months of healing, the healing cap is removed from the Implant and the final restoration is inserted into the Dental Implant. A crown, bridge or removable denture are examples of the final restoration.

The placement of a Dental Implant is typically completed in less than an hour, as an in-office procedure with only local anaesthesia. Post-operative discomfort is normally less than that of a tooth extraction.

Candidates for a Dental Implant need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the Implant . A thorough evaluation by one of our Dentists, will help determine whether you are a good candidate for Dental Implants .

If there is insufficient bone, various bone enhancing procedures can be performed prior to the Dental Implant placement.

For more information on Dental Implants, please contact The Smile Centre today. Call 01268 742 333 or click here to email us online now.