Dental implants are specially designed screws which are implanted into the jaw and act like natural tooth roots. They are a permanent replacement for missing or damaged teeth and with routine care, dental implants have a high level of success.

We can replace one or more teeth at the same time that they are removed by inserting an implant, made from titanium, into the empty extraction socket. The advantages of this technique for you are that:

• Your jaw bone and gum tissue are preserved, minimising the effect that loss of a tooth has on the appearance of your smile and facial profile

• You’ll need fewer visits for treatment because the tooth is removed and the implant placed on the same visit.

• The waiting time for your new implant tooth is reduced

Immediate placement is only possible if you are suitable, this decision will be made by the clinician at your initial consultation.

Before your new tooth can be attached to the implant it is necessary to leave it undisturbed for several months while the bone attaches to its surface. During this period a small temporary denture or bridge may be worn to fill the gap.