Implants

What are dental implants?

  • Provides a foundation for natural teeth.
  • Looks, acts and feels like natural teeth.

Benefits:

  • Ability to regain natural-like tooth.
  • Ability to eat anything normally without discomfort.
  • Facial contours remain the same.
  • Prevents bone deterioration.
  • No disruption to normal life.
  • Takes six to eight months from start to finish.

Procedure:

  • Involves two surgical procedures.
  • Tiny titanium posts are placed in the jawbone.
  • The posts act as tooth root substitutes.
  • The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for the artificial tooth.
  • Small posts are attached to the artificial implant which protrude out from the gum.
  • After six months, the dentist adds a small healing collar to the implant.
  • Your new artificial tooth is designed.
  • Artificial tooth is secured overtop the implant.