Unlike crowns and bridges, which involve cutting natural teeth down, dental implants are a more conservative replacement option of missing teeth and are not removable like dentures.
A dental implant is a high-tech screw that replaces your tooth root. It’s surgically implanted into the jaw using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, and is made from a super-strong, biocompatible material – usually titanium – to which your jaw bone will eventually bond. Once this has happened, a natural-looking prosthetic tooth can be screwed onto the implant.
Dental implant surgery is high-tech and minimally invasive. With the help of 3D scanning, an implant can be placed so accurately that it involves the least possible trauma and therefore a swift recovery time. Once the implant has been placed in the jaw, you will need to wait a few months for the integration process to take place – this is where your natural bone tissue grows around the implant, securing it in place for life. Once integration has successfully completed, you’ll be able to return to the practice for the final fitting of your new tooth.