Dental Implants
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a titanium post (like a tooth root) that is surgically positioned into the jawbone
beneath the gum line that allows your dentist to mount replacement tooth or a bridge into that area.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants can help improve the appearance and function of your smile by allowing your dentist to
replace a single lost tooth or many missing teeth. Dental implants can help to:
- Provide a secure anchor for crowns, bridges or dentures
- Protect adjacent teeth from shifting
- Resolve bite issues or jaw joint pain
- Improve chewing and speaking
- Restore facial tissues and appearance
- Maintain jaw bone levels to minimize the appearance of ageing no need for the adjacent teeth to be prepared as we do for bridges
- Implant supported denture feels more comfortable and stable compared to traditional dentures
How Dental Implants Work
Dental implants are surgically placed into the jaw bone to serve as an anchor for a tooth replacement and
allow it to heal usually 3 to 6 months after surgery. During the healing process, the implant will bond with the
bone and attach to the gum. Once it is healed, your dentist will attach a tooth replacement, such as a dental
crown, bridge or denture, to the implant to create the look and function of a natural tooth.
