Dental Implants

Implants are an increasingly popular alternative to dentures and bridges. They have many advantages including their natural appearance, improved comfort and unequaled confidence. If you are considering implants, we can discuss the implications and help you make the decision that is right for you.

Who can benefit?

Implants can be used to replace a single missing tooth, several missing teeth or to aid those who wear full or partial dentures that are loose. Implants can give a greater feeling of security with your teeth, more confidence in your smile and a better quality of life.

What is an implant?

Implants are a precision-milled, sterile titanium cylinder that is placed in the jaw and serves as an artificial tooth root.  Once it is placed, the jaw bone grows around the implant and it becomes part of the jaw, or "integrates", and then can support a permanent restoration.

What is involved?

It is a 2-phase procedure that requires an initial through examination, appropriate X-rays and study models.  Phase 1 is to place the implant.  Phase 2 involves restoring the implant once it has integrated with a crown, bridge or denture.

How successful?

With over 20 years of studies, implants are over 90% successful. We are confident of long-term results.