What is dental implant?

Dental implants are an effective way to replace missing teeth. They are designed to blend in with your other teeth, and are an excellent long-term option for restoring your smile.

A dental implant is a small titanium screw which is surgically placed into the jaw bone. It replaces the root of the missing tooth and serves as a support for your new tooth (crown) or teeth (a row of crowns also known collectively as a bridge).

Dental implants can also be used as attachment or support for full dentures in cases where all teeth are missing.

This is possible due to the biocompatible properties of titanium. A strong bond is formed between the implants and the bone over several weeks or months (osseointegration) and thus firmly anchoring them to the jaws.

Why Do I Need Dental Implants?

With dental implants, you will get to enjoy a set of artificial teeth replacement that most closely resemble natural teeth in terms of aesthetics and function (speech and chewing). There is also no need to trim neighbouring teeth when you choose dental implants to replace your missing teeth.