What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a metal pin or screw placed in the jaw bone. During the healing phase the bone grows around the implant until it actually becomes integrated into the jaw bone. This forms the base for an artificial tooth or teeth that will eventually be placed on top of the implant. Although certain implant cases can receive the restoration immediately, most cases take 3-4 months to form the bony integration.
A dental implant is designed to permanently replace missing teeth in a fixed non-removable fashion. A specially designed root formed titanium alloy “screw” is placed within the jawbone to act just like a natural tooth would. It can function and mimic a natural tooth to make a very pleasing smile and tooth replacement. An implant can replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or can support bridges, partials and dentures. By supporting removable options can make the fit and function multiple times better for chewing and biting efficiency. Once the dental implant is placed a tooth is designed from an imprint or impression and is either cemented to place or fastened. Dental implants are by far the best way to stabilize and replace the natural dentition if the circumstances allow.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth. The actual implant is a small metallic cylinder, or screw, that substitutes for the natural tooth root. Inserted surgically into the jawbone, it provides a stable base upon which a cap, bridge or denture can be anchored. But unlike dentures, dental implants may be fixed, feeling and acting more like your own natural teeth.
A dental implant is a small titanium fixture that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. The implant is placed in the upper or lower jaw. It will bond with the bone over time and thus serve as an anchor for the replacement tooth. Implants can be used to replace a single lost tooth or many missing teeth. We currently use the Nobel Bio-care system.
A dental implant is a titanium metal “screw” which is placed into the jawbone. Dental implants can replace one or more teeth without affecting the teeth either side. Implants can support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture, or provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable. Implants – why, what and how much. Dental implants are not available on the NHS. Generally expect to pay around £1,500 for each implant.
