Dental Implants

A dental implant is a titanium or ceramic post (like a tooth root) that is surgically placed into the jawbone beneath the gum line. After it is left to heal, the dentist can then attach a replacement tooth or teeth onto that implant. An implant doesn’t come loose like a denture can; it acts like a natural tooth root and integrates with your bone.

Dental implants also benefit general oral health because they do not have to be anchored to other teeth, like bridges. This means that they are not destructive of your other teeth and, with a 98% success rate, are an excellent choice for maintaining a natural smile.

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Caring for your implant

Dental implants have been used successfully for years.

Your implant should last for a very long time if you consider the following:

Smoking
One of the greatest risks is implant-related complications like failure or peri-implantitis (smoking reduces the body’s natural ability to heal). If you need help or want to discuss giving up smoking, then please talk to a member of the team about smoking cessation.
Oral Hygiene
Thoroughly cleaning and caring for your implant during your treatment journey is extremely important. Careful attention to your oral hygiene every day is important for the survival of your implant and the ongoing health of your natural teeth and gums.
Maintenance
Visiting your general dental practice for regular checkups is just as important as your daily care routine. Your dental team will advise on how often these visits should take place, but they are usually 3 to 6 months apart. Professional cleaning of implants is more complex than cleaning natural teeth, which means that it may take longer and require special instruments. Our hygienist is trained in implant cleaning and maintenance, which is why our guarantee requires you to see her at least once a year.

Mucositis and peri-implantitis can develop without any obvious symptoms. This is another reason why regular checkups are so important. Talk to your general dentist to develop an oral hygiene care plan.

How long your implants last is in part down to you. Care for your dental implants just as well as you would care for your natural teeth. A complete oral hygiene routine is vital to prevent diseases around the implants. With proper home care (regular brushing and flossing) and regular professional maintenance from your hygienist, you can keep your new teeth throughout life.”

How to look after your Implant?