Dental implant is a sophisticated titanium screw that replaces the root portion of a missing natural tooth. The implant is placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw, allowed to bond with the bone, and would serve as an anchor for the replacement teeth. These replacement teeth look, feel and function exactly like natural teeth. This is one time that the clinician can make something for a patient that is as good as the original.

Dental implants, if taken care of, can last a lifetime.

The surgery takes about 20 minutes. Local anesthetic is administered and a gum flap is raised to allow access to the underlying bone. The bone is then gently prepared with a series of drills which create a channel for the implant to be inserted. A period of 10 to 12 weeks is necessary to allow the bone to fuse to the implant. In reality, it is even less painful than extracting a tooth.

Benefits of dental implant

• Dental implants can prevent the collapse and aging of lower face. Unlike bridges, which require adjacent teeth to be trimmed and which need to be replaced every 10 to 15 years.
• Dental implants will not interfere with speech, there will also no problems to chew food, especially the meat.
• Patients often find renewed confidence and an improved sense of self-esteem.