Dental Implants
Dental Implants are the latest innovation to replace a missing tooth or a number of teeth. An implant consists of an artificial titanium rod which is placed directly into the jaw bone and acts as a replacement for the root portion of the natural tooth. The implant is made using pure titanium which allows new bone cells to grow around it. The implant then integrates with the newly formed bone which firmly locks it into place. This process is called Osseo integration.
A Dental Implant can be used to replace:
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One tooth - One implant will be placed, a crown will then be fixed on top of the implant.
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Several teeth - Either several implants and crowns will be placed or a dental bridge will be fitted onto the implants.
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All the teeth - A number of implants are placed, then either a fixed bridge will be fitted onto the implants or the implants will be used to firmly hold a removable denture.
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