Dental implants are titanium posts surgically placed into your jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. Unlike dentures or bridges, implants become a permanent part of your jaw, offering unmatched stability, longevity, and natural appearance. They're the only tooth replacement option that preserves jawbone and prevents facial collapse.
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Traditional tooth replacement options like dentures and bridges sit on top of the gums or rely on adjacent teeth for support. Dental implants are fundamentally different—they replace the entire tooth structure from root to crown.
The titanium implant post fuses with your jawbone through a natural process called osseointegration, creating a foundation as strong as your natural tooth root. This integration stimulates the bone, preventing the deterioration that typically follows tooth loss.
Once healed, a custom-crafted crown is attached to the implant, completing your new tooth. The result is indistinguishable from your natural teeth in both appearance and function, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence.
With proper care, dental implants can last 25+ years or even a lifetime. Unlike bridges that typically need replacement every 10-15 years, implants are a genuine long-term investment.
Custom-designed crowns match your natural teeth in colour, shape, and translucency. Because they're anchored in bone, they feel completely natural—no slipping or clicking.
By stimulating bone growth, implants prevent the bone loss that causes facial sagging and premature ageing. They maintain your natural face shape and support soft tissues.
Unlike bridges that require grinding down healthy adjacent teeth, implants are self-supporting. Your surrounding natural teeth remain untouched and intact.
Replaces one missing tooth without affecting adjacent teeth. The implant post is placed in the jawbone, and after healing, a custom crown is attached. Ideal for replacing a single tooth lost to decay, trauma, or extraction.
Treatment time: 3-6 months total (includes healing period)
For multiple missing teeth in a row, two or more implants can support a fixed bridge. This eliminates the need for a removable partial denture and doesn't require altering healthy teeth. Provides superior stability and chewing power.
Best for: Replacing 2-4 consecutive missing teeth
A complete upper or lower arch of teeth can be supported by just four strategically placed implants. This innovative approach offers a full set of teeth in a single day (temporary) with final restoration after healing. Eliminates the instability and discomfort of traditional dentures.
Ideal for: Those missing all or most teeth in one arch, or struggling with dentures
Dentures secured by 2-4 implants using snap-on attachments. The denture remains removable for cleaning but stays firmly in place during use. A cost-effective solution that dramatically improves denture stability and confidence compared to traditional dentures.
Advantage: More affordable than fixed implant bridges while providing excellent retention
Dental implant placement is a multi-stage process that allows for proper healing and integration. While the timeline varies, most patients complete treatment within 3-6 months.
Comprehensive examination including 3D imaging (CBCT scan) to assess bone quality, quantity, and proximity to vital structures. We discuss your goals, medical history, and create a personalised treatment plan. Digital planning ensures precise implant placement for optimal aesthetics and function.
If bone loss has occurred, grafting may be necessary to create adequate foundation. This can often be performed simultaneously with implant placement, though in some cases requires 3-6 months of healing first. Modern materials and techniques have made this a routine, predictable procedure.
Performed under local anaesthetic (sedation available), the titanium implant is precisely positioned in the jawbone. Most patients report minimal discomfort during and after the procedure. A temporary tooth can usually be provided immediately, so you're never without a smile.
Over 3-6 months, the implant fuses with your jawbone through natural bone growth. During this time, you'll wear a temporary restoration and maintain regular check-ups. This healing phase is crucial for long-term implant success and stability.
Once integration is confirmed, a small connector (abutment) is attached to the implant. Impressions are taken for your custom crown, which is crafted to match your natural teeth perfectly. The final crown is then secured, completing your new tooth.
While implants can't decay like natural teeth, maintaining excellent oral hygiene is essential for long-term success. Bacteria can still cause inflammation around implants (peri-implantitis), potentially leading to bone loss and implant failure.
Modern dental implants have a success rate exceeding 95% when placed by experienced practitioners. Lower jaw implants typically achieve 98% success, while upper jaw implants (where bone is less dense) average 95% success.
With proper care and maintenance, most implants last 25+ years, with many functioning perfectly for life. The crown component may need replacement every 15-20 years due to normal wear, but the implant itself rarely requires intervention once successfully integrated.
Factors that improve success rates include: non-smoking status, good oral hygiene, adequate bone quality, controlled systemic health conditions, and regular professional maintenance.
Dental implants offer a permanent solution for missing teeth that looks, feels, and functions naturally. Schedule a consultation to discuss your options and create a personalised treatment plan.
There are other tooth replacement options available at our practice such as dental bridges or dentures. We will carefully evaluate you, then let you know what will work for your situation. You’ll be able to choose how you would like to proceed with treatment.
Once you have decided to get a dental implant, the treatment is completed within two separate stages.
You’ll go to a specialist practice to have the implant placed. This surgery is completed while you’re completely anaesthetised, so you’ll be comfortable throughout the procedure. A healing period is then necessary to ensure that the implant integrates with your jawbone. This process can take about three months. After that’s been completed, you’ll return to our clinic to complete the next step.
We’ll take impressions to design the perfect restoration. A bridge, crown or denture can be placed on the implant or implants, depending on what your particular needs are. After the suitable device has been crafted, it’ll be seamlessly put into place.
Dental implants are a type of restoration used to replace missing or damaged teeth. They are extremely durable and can last for a lifetime with proper care. Additionally, dental implants help to improve bite strength and provide support for the jaw and facial structures. Unlike traditional bridges, dental implants do not rely on neighbouring teeth for support.
dental implants offer several advantages such as: Being stronger than natural teeth, not affecting neighbouring teeth, being hypoallergenic, and being safe and comfortable during installation.
f you are missing a tooth or have a damaged tooth, dental implants may be a suitable option for you. However, the final decision on whether dental implants are the right choice for you depends on various factors such as overall health and the structure of the jaw and bone. We’re happy to provide you with more information and determine if dental implants are right for you. Simply contact the practice today to get started.
Our prices are affordable and the quality of our work as well as the specialists we partner with is exceptional. When selecting a provider for dental implants, be mindful of looking just at the lowest price as you want your implant to be fit properly so it is comfortable and lasts a lifetime. We have payment plans and installment plans, as well as accept all health funds. We also have HICAPS on site.
A quality dental implant will last a lifetime with proper care. There are two parts to a dental implant – the dental screw that fuses with your jaw bone, and the dental crown that is placed over the implant which is the visible part. A dental crown may need to be replaced every 15 years depending on a number of factors, like how well it is cared for. Grinding and clenching your teeth may wear down a dental crown more quickly. We’ll discuss ongoing care as part of consult so you have an idea of all the long-term costs associated with your chosen treatment.
We pride ourselves on taking the time to understand our patients and creating a care plan that is tailored to each person’s unique needs. We talk about your oral health habits, goals, any issues you’re having, and your budget. We’ll provide you with our recommended treatment plan and also discuss other options. Depending on the reason a patient is considering a dental implant, another treatment may be a suitable alternative. Each treatment has pros and cons and we can discuss these with you at your consultation to help you make an informed decision that will suit you.