Dental implants are now generally considered to be the Gold Standard in replacing missing or badly diseased teeth with over 20 years in their development. Whilst factors like smoking, grinding and poor oral hygiene can affect their success, generally implants are extremely well tolerated and highly effective.
Placed, in coordination with highly trained local specialists when needed, a dental implant can provide a permanent replacement for missing teeth. A dental implant is an anchor for a crown or denture and is placed into the bone, below the gums. Patients often report only slight discomfort with implant placement . Once the implant has healed into the bone a natural looking crown or denture is custom made to lock onto the implant, restoring the form and function of a tooth and smile.
