Benefits

• A dental implant is a synthetic replacement for a tooth root, usually made of Titanium, which is biocompatible to human bone.

• Help to keep the jawbone from shrinking when teeth are missing.

• Can last a lifetime with good care.

• An effective way to replace one or several missing teeth. They FEEL and FUNCTION like Natural Teeth.

• In general, the success rate for dental implants is around 95%.

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​What Is Involved in Implant Placement?

• Assessment and Treatment Planning

• Implant placement under local anesthesia, with oral sedation if needed.

• Healing process: may take several months before the implant is completely integrated into the bone.

• Placement of the Prosthesis (replacement tooth or teeth)

• Maintenance: in addition to good oral home care, regular visits to dentist are essential so that the health of the soft tissue, bone levels and the integrity of the restoration can be reviewed.

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Who is a Good Candidate for Dental Implant?

• Dental implants are suitable for most adults with good general health. 

• Habits (such as heaving smoking or drinking) and chronic illnesses (such as diabetes and leukemia) can increase a number of problems associated with initial healing and thereafter may compromise the long-term health of gum and bone surrounding each implant.

• Dental implants can only be used once the jawbone has stopped growing; hence, generally dental implants are not used for younger patients.

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