Dental implants are titanium roots that are implanted into your jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they provide a solid foundation to have a crown placed on the implant. The replacement teeth will be made to match your natural teeth, which will your implants the appearance that they are your teeth. It would be very hard for anyone to ever notice your dental implants. Dental implants can also be used to hold a dental bridge or dentures in places. However, dental implants are not the right option for everyone.

My Gentle Dentist offers 3 main dental implant options:

Single and Multiple Dental Implants 

Single and multiple implants are applied in two parts. A small titanium implant is inserted into the jaw bone to replace the missing root. This implant will then fuse with the jawbone, providing strength and durability, becoming the self-supporting foundation for the newly created tooth. It normally takes 3-6 months for the procedure. A crown or denture is then made to fit over the top to create the look and function of a natural tooth/ teeth. You May be a Candidate for these types of implants if you are missing one or more teeth in between healthy natural teeth.

Modern dental implants work due to a process called Osseointegration. Osseointegration is an amazing process by which normal healthy bones form a direct interface with a dental implant ensuring an extremely strong long-term connection. This then gives the perfect platform for replacement teeth, dentures or another prosthesis.

Here are the top 10 benefits of dental implants over other solutions: 

1. The closest possible replacement to natural teeth
2. Ensures replacement teeth are stable for eating and smiling with confidence
3. Eliminate the pain of ill-fitting partial and full dentures
4. Help to maintain the shape of your face
5. Remove the need to grind down healthy teeth for a bridge
6. Help to preserve the bone in the jaw
7. Improve appearance, comfort, speech and self-esteem
8. Make it easier to eat
9. Convenient
10. Protect your remaining natural teeth

Dental implant treatment can take 3-6 months from start to end and follows a 3-step process:

1. Your damage tooth is removed, and the implant is placed into the jaw before a screw is inserted to prevent debris from entering.

2. Upon returning to your My Gentle Dentist, the implant is uncovered, and an extension called healing abutment is attached.

3. Finally, a crown will be made to best suit your natural teeth, considering factors including size, shape and colour.

Once completed, the crown is attached to the implant post and you can enjoy your beautiful new smile!