Q What are the advantages of a dental implant?

A fixed permanent replacement for a tooth/teeth are the most natural solution esthetically and functionally. Implants fit harmoniously in to the dental arch and cannot be distinguished from real teeth in function and appearance in daily life. They provide a stable foundation for a denture and spare patients the disadvantages of conventional prosthesis such as traditional dentures which can have pressure points and a poor fit. The palate is no longer covered by plastic denture material, which has a positive effect on speech and the sense of taste.  Implants also avoid the necessity to damage adjacent teeth, which is necessary with a conventional bridge.

Q When can dental implants be used?

When a tooth has been lost due to gum disease, tooth decay an accident or has been missing from birth.

Q Who are dental implants suitable for?

For nearly all age groups; dental implants can be used as soon as jaw growth is complete. This is usually complete by mid/late twenties.

Requirements for successful treatment:
The basic requirements for successful implantation are a good general state of health, excellent oral hygiene and adequate bone quality and volume. If the bone volume is not sufficient for placing an implant, there are various ways of building up bone again to prepare it for successful implantation.

Q Are dental implants safe?

40 years of intensive independent research: 
Since they were developed in the 1960’s, the use of implants has been investigated in over 10,000 scientific studies. There are long term studies observing implant solutions for over 15 years, which clearly confirm the high success rate of over 96%.

Care for long term success:
Just like natural teeth, teeth on implants also require regular check ups and conscientious oral hygiene. Appropriate care, together with careful treatment planning and correct insertion of the implant, is one of the most important requirements for long term success.