What Are Dental Implants?

An explanation into what they are and the process. 

Introduction

Dental implants look, feel and function like natural teeth.

Dental implants look, feel and function like natural teeth. They can give you a real boost in both your private and professional life, allowing you to eat, speak and smile with confidence. 

This is because losing one or more of your teeth creates a gap in your smile, which can affect your speech and your ability to enjoy your favourite foods. Loss of teeth can also affect your confidence, your sense of well-being and your oral hygiene can suffer. Also, when a tooth is lost, the bone beneath it begins to shrink and becomes brittle. This loss of bone can cause the shape of your face to change. A dental implant placed in the area where a tooth is missing can actually simulate bone growth thus preventing any loss of facial structure and maintaining a youthful appearance.

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Benefits of Implants

Dental implants will therefore help you because they:

  • Maintain bone structure and prevent further bone loss

  • Maintain a youthful appearance

  • Enable you to enjoy the foods you love

  • Improve your speech

  • Improve your oral hygiene

  • Do not interfere with your healthy teeth

  • Will make you want to SMILE!

 

How It Works

A dental implant is a small man-made titanium screw that serves as the replacement portion for the missing natural tooth. The implant is placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw and when bonded with the bone, serves as an anchor for the replacement tooth. Dental implants can be used to replace a single lost tooth or many missing teeth.

Implants We Use

We use Straumann dental implants, a globally trusted system known for its exceptional quality, precision engineering, and long‑term success. Straumann implants are crafted using advanced materials, a high‑strength titanium‑zirconium alloy, and feature innovative surface technologies, which support faster healing and strong osseointegration. Their proven reliability, versatility, and natural aesthetic results make them an excellent choice for predictable, high‑quality implant treatment.