What are dental implants?

Dental implants are easily the most popular and also the ideal solution, for replacing your missing tooth/teeth. They have definitely changed the course of dentistry in the last quarter of a century or so.

A dental implant is basically a titanium post which is surgically inserted into the jawbone beneath the gum line to work as a tooth root. Post insertion, an implantologist will attach a crown on top of the implant to ensure the appearance of a natural tooth.

Tooth Implants not only look and feel like your natural teeth but also function like.

Before & After Picture Gallery

Difference between Dental Implants & Bridges

Bridges	Implants
May compromise the adjacent natural tooth	Does not compromise with an adjacent tooth
A bridge may need replacement at times where bone loss continues at the site of the missing tooth	An implant causes no bone loss as it gets attached with the bone and promotes healthy bone
With bridges, your teeth may be prone to plaque, decay or gum disease, with a risk of possible future root canal	With no free spaces in between, implants won’t attract bacteria ever for plaque accumulation

Are implants safe and how long will they last?

Implants are a safe, well-established treatment. It's probably true to say that implants, much like natural teeth, will last for as long as you care for them. How well you look after your implants - and whether you go for your regular maintenance appointments - will have the biggest impact on how long they will last.

If you don't look after your implants they will develop a coating similar to what you get on neglected natural teeth. Left untreated, this can lead to gum infection, bleeding, soreness and general discomfort. You could get all these problems with natural teeth.

If your implants are well looked after, and if the bone they are fitted to is strong and healthy, you can expect them to last for many years. However, just as with other surgical implants (such as a hip replacement) there is no lifetime guarantee.

Do implants hurt?

Placing an implant is often easier than taking a tooth out and is usually done using a simple local anaesthetic. You will not feel any pain at the time but, just like after an extraction, you may feel some discomfort during the week after the surgery.

How long does the treatment take?

Your dental team will be able to give you a rough timetable before the treatment starts.

Some false teeth can now even be fitted at the same time as the implants (these are called ‘immediate implants'). Check with your dental team to see whether these are suitable for you. Usually the false teeth are fitted 3 to 4 months after the implants are put in. Sometimes treatment takes longer and your dental team will be able to talk to you about your treatment time.

Implant Procedure

A missing tooth is replaced with implant in the following manner.

• A space created by drill in the bone for placing the implant.
• Implant Introduced. Into the space.
• Impression taken & sent to lab to form porcelain crown. (To be placed over the implant).
• Abutment connected to implant.
• Attachment of crown. (over the implant root)
• Treatment Duration: 1 week

Advantages of dental implants

• Dental Implants help restore the lost tooth and become the next best thing to your natural teeth
• Implants are a durable solution with the potential to even outlive the patient
• Dental Implants help maintain the shape and contour of face & smile which can go wrong due to missing teeth making the facial muscles sag
• Implants don’t harm the adjacent tooth structure in any manner and protect healthy bone
• Implants ensure superior appearance and comfort with no speech issue to deal
• Implants boost your self-esteem for being a perfect solution to the missing tooth
• Implants give the freedom to enjoy your favourite foods without any worry

Consult Online Call Now!