A fixed replacement for a missing tooth, planned on a 3D scan so we know exactly where it goes.
What an implant is
An implant is a small titanium post placed in the jaw where a tooth is missing. Once it has healed, a crown is fixed on top, so it looks and feels like a normal tooth and does not need to be taken out at night.
The steps
We start with a 3D scan and a written plan. The post is placed under local anaesthetic, usually in under an hour. It then needs about three months to fuse with the bone, and we fit a temporary tooth if the gap shows. The final crown is fitted at the end.
Looking after it
Brush and clean between the teeth as you would normally and come for hygiene visits every three to six months. Gum disease is the main reason implants fail, so those visits matter.
