Dental implants are made from titanium or zirconia and replace the root of a missing tooth. Once placed, the surrounding bone gradually bonds with the implant, helping to hold it securely in place. A crown, bridge, or denture is then attached on top to restore the look and function of your teeth. The dental implant process usually takes between three and nine months, depending on your individual treatment plan.
A single dental implant is used to replace one missing tooth, or a tooth that needs to be removed as it’s not working how it should or has broken down beyond repair. It provides a stable, long-term solution that looks and functions like a natural tooth.
When several teeth are missing, dental implants can be positioned on either side of the space to support a bridge that fills the gap. Entire arches of teeth can also be replaced using full-arch bridges that are fixed securely onto implants.
Implant-retained dentures involve attaching a denture to two or more dental implants. These implants anchor the denture firmly in place, providing improved stability and support.
Some people do not have enough healthy bone in their jaw to place dental implants, and will need a bone graft to increase the amount of bone to build a stronger foundation.
