A missing tooth is not only about looks. The teeth beside the gap start to drift, the jaw bone in that spot slowly shrinks, and chewing shifts to one side. An implant replaces the root itself, so the bone keeps its job.
We place a titanium post in the jaw where the root used to be. Over the next few months the bone grows around it and holds it like a natural root. Then a custom crown is fitted on top, matched to the shade of your other teeth.
Implants suit a single missing tooth, several gaps, or a full arch. If the bone in that area has already thinned, a bone graft may be needed first — we will tell you that at the check-up, before you commit to anything.
What the treatment includes
- X-ray and bone assessment
- Implant placement under local anaesthesia
- Healing review visits
- Custom crown, shade-matched
Worth knowing
Full treatment usually runs across a few months because the bone needs time to fuse. The tooth is not left visibly missing in the meantime.
Questions about dental implants
Is getting an implant painful?
The placement is done under local anaesthesia, so you feel pressure but not pain. Most patients are back to normal routine the next day and manage with ordinary painkillers.
How long does a dental implant last?
With regular brushing, flossing and check-ups, implants are meant to be a long-term solution. What shortens their life is gum disease around the implant — which is why the cleaning visits matter.
Am I too old for an implant?
Age is rarely the deciding factor. Bone quality, gum health and conditions like uncontrolled diabetes matter far more. We assess all of it at the first visit.