Expert Dental Implants Brentwood

Implants are a permanent alternative for replacing missing teeth, with your new tooth designed to fit your smile to give you a perfect replacement.

Dental implants replace the tooth’s natural root with a titanium post which is strong and lightweight. Titanium is a biocompatible material that fuses with the jawbone to maintain stability and a good foundation for a long period of time.

Dental implants can often replace a single tooth, several teeth, or all of your missing teeth or help retain bridges and dentures. When fixed firmly within the jaw bone, the implant will be strong enough to bear the daily forces of chewing and normal function.

Benefits of Dental Implants

• It improves facial appearance by helping preserve the integrity of the facial structure.
• Improved comfort by eliminating irritation from removable prostheses.
• Eat better by restoring chewing efficiency.
• Smile confidently, knowing your teeth won’t pop out or fall.
• Protect your remaining teeth, knowing that implants need not interfere with them.

Implants are certainly a big improvement on missing teeth, and due to your new teeth being designed to fit your smile, it will give you a perfect look.

Unlike traditional removable dentures, implants are fixed permanently so they feel just like real teeth to not only increase your confidence and allow you to eat more freely, but will avoid any embarrassing denture slippages.

Dental Implant FAQs

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a small, biocompatible fixture placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once it has healed, it can support a replacement tooth such as a crown, bridge or denture.

Am I suitable for dental implants?

Suitability depends on your oral health, gum health, available bone, bite, medical history and the area being treated. Your dentist will assess you clinically and may recommend X-rays or 3D CBCT imaging before confirming whether implants are suitable.

Do I need healthy gums before having dental implants?

Good gum health is important for successful implant treatment. If you have active gum disease, decay or other dental problems, these may need to be treated before implant surgery.

Will dental implant treatment hurt?

Implant placement is normally carried out under local anaesthetic, so you should not feel pain during the procedure. Some tenderness, swelling or bruising can occur afterwards and is usually managed with the aftercare and pain-relief advice provided by your dentist.

How long does dental implant treatment take?

The overall process varies from patient to patient. Some cases can be completed relatively quickly, while others require healing periods between stages. Your dentist will explain the expected timeline for your individual treatment.

How long does a dental implant last?

Dental implants can provide a long-term tooth replacement solution when they are well maintained. The implant itself and the replacement tooth are different components, and the crown, bridge or denture may eventually need maintenance or replacement.

Why does dental implant treatment cost more than some other tooth replacement options?

Implant treatment involves several stages and may include detailed planning, imaging, surgery, implant components, laboratory work and the final restoration. Costs can also vary according to the number of implants and whether procedures such as bone grafting are needed. The most useful comparison is between complete treatment plans rather than implant prices alone.

Should I consider having dental implants abroad?

Treatment abroad may appear less expensive, but it is important to consider the full treatment plan, regulation, implant system and components, clinical records, follow-up care and how any complications would be managed after you return home. Your dentist can discuss the alternatives and help you make an informed decision.

What can go wrong with dental implants?

As with any surgical procedure, dental implants carry risks. These can include infection, bleeding, discomfort, delayed or failed integration with the bone, damage to nearby structures and problems affecting the implant or replacement tooth. Longer-term gum inflammation around an implant can develop into peri-implant disease. Your dentist will discuss the risks relevant to you.

What is peri-implantitis?

Peri-implantitis is inflammation and infection affecting the tissues around a dental implant, with associated loss of supporting bone. Good oral hygiene, professional maintenance and regular implant reviews can help reduce the risk and identify problems early.

What is bone grafting for dental implants?

Bone grafting is a procedure used to add or rebuild bone where there is not enough bone volume for planned implant treatment. Depending on the site and amount of bone required, it may be carried out before implant placement or, in selected cases, at the same time.

What are ‘teeth in a day’?

‘Teeth in a day’ is a term often used for treatment where temporary teeth are attached to dental implants on the same day as implant placement or shortly afterwards. It does not necessarily mean that the final permanent teeth are fitted that day. Suitability depends on factors such as bone quality, implant stability and your overall treatment plan.