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Dental implants are titanium screws that are surgically inserted into either the upper or lower jawbone. The implant fuses with the living bone. This fusion is called ‘osseointegration'. Implants are man made replacements for the root portion of missing natural teeth and provide the foundation for either a crown or bridge to be permanently attached. Implants are used to stabilise loose dentures or to replace a denture with a fixed bridge.
Implant
- Permanently replace a missing tooth or teeth
- Look, feel and function like natural teeth
- Are stable, strong and secure which enables you to eat and speak comfortably
- Help to prevent bone loss and preserve the jaw bone
- Prevent tilting and shifting of adjacent teeth
- Improve appearance, confidence and self esteem
- Provide the best alternative to natural teeth
- Offer a fixed solution to replace a partial or full denture
- Require healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant. If there is insufficient bone, bone can be harvested from other regions. This procedure is called a bone graft.
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IMPLANT TO REPLACE
Procedure
The first stage surgery takes approximately 1 hour and is performed under a local anesthetic in the dental surgery. An implant is surgically inserted into the jawbone and then left undisturbed for approximately 3-4 months which allows the implant to integrate or fuse with the jawbone. A temporary tooth or teeth are made to provide normal appearance and function in the interim stage. The second stage involves a 30 minute appointment whereby a small piece of gum is removed and the implant post is attached to the buried implant. Both of these procedures result in minimal discomfort but the dentist will provide post operative instructions and prescribe medication to alleviate any discomfort if necessary.
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