Dental Implants
Dental implant surgery involves replacing tooth roots with metal, screw-like posts and missing or damaged teeth with artificial teeth that closely resemble real teeth in appearance and function. When there are insufficient natural tooth roots to allow for the construction of dentures or bridgework tooth replacements, dental implant surgery can provide a desirable alternative.
How to know if dental implants are right for you?
Have one or more missing teeth
Have a jawbone that's reached full growth
Have adequate bone to secure the implants or are able to have a bone graft
Have healthy oral tissues
Don't have health conditions that will affect bone healing
Are willing to commit several months to the process
Don't smoke tobacco
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Comprehensive dental consultation & medical history review: It may involve dental X-rays taken, and having models made of your teeth and jaw.
Treatment planning: This is customised for your needs. It considers things like how many teeth you need to be replaced and the health of your jawbone and remaining teeth.
Placing the dental implant
Wait for bone growth (2 months)
Placing the abutment
Infection at the implant site
Injury or damage to surrounding structures, such as other teeth or blood vessels
Nerve damage, which can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your natural teeth, gums, lips or chin
Sinus problems, when dental implants placed in the upper jaw protrude into one of your sinus cavities