Questions about dental implant treatment in one day

A dental implant is made up of three main components: firstly, a small titanium screw that is inserted into and fuses with the jawbone, secondly a post which attaches to the implant, and a crown that fits over the abutment to provide a natural looking tooth that functions well.

Dental implants can be used to replace one or a full set of teeth both to the top and bottom of your mouth.

• Implants preserve facial features, and restore a natural smile
• You can have new Teeth in a Day as implants in as little as three hours instead of the usual six month fitting period and all can be placed in one session with us. Implants perform almost exactly like natural teeth as they are fixed in place There is no need for adhesives as the implants fit precisely
• Implants prevent bone loss in the area of the missing teeth
• Implants do not damage the surrounding healthy teeth
• With implants, you need not worry about your teeth at all as your confidence, appearance and ability to eat all foods is improved
• Successful dental implants can last a lifetime
• Not only do you feel great, but you look great as you have a natural and healthy smile once more. Plus the implants replace lost volume to the face so the aging shadowing to the face is eradicated.

Our success rate is over 95% with dental implants effectively integrating with the bone.

In the unusual instance where an implant becomes loose, our surgeons can remove the implant and place a new one in a slightly different position to achieve better integration with the bone.

Yes! Candidates for dental implants range from almost everyone that has ever lost a tooth, several teeth or even all of their teeth. There are very few situations in which implants are not a good option. In fact, it may be in the coming years that dental implants overtake the use of more conventional solutions to teeth loss such as dentures and bridges.

As with most oral surgery, there is some pain associated with this procedure. However, many implant patients find that with the surgery performed under IV twilight sedation, there is minimal discomfort and pain. There is less pain than with traditional dentures or other treatments as the implants, once placed, are fixed and do not rest on your gums therefore lessening aggravation to the surgical site.

You can care for your implants in the same way that you would your natural teeth. You will need to maintain dentist and hygienist visits regularly as you would normally.

Medical health seems to be more of a factor than age in dental implant patients. However, if you are healthy enough to have a tooth extraction, you will probably be healthy enough to receive dental implants.