A dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up. A small titanium post is placed into the jawbone and, once it has fused with the bone, a crown is fitted on top. The result looks and works like a natural tooth, and it does not rely on the teeth either side of the gap for support.
What dental implants involves
Implant treatment happens in stages over several months, because the bone needs time to bond to the post. It is not a single-visit treatment, and anyone promising that is cutting corners.
- Assessment. Your dentist checks the health of your gums and the amount of bone available, and discusses whether an implant is the right option for you.
- Placement. The implant post is placed into the jawbone under local anaesthetic. Most patients describe this as more comfortable than they expected.
- Healing. Over roughly three to six months the bone fuses to the implant. A temporary tooth can be worn during this time.
- The crown. Once healed, a custom crown is made to match the shape and shade of your other teeth and fixed onto the implant.
Who it suits
- You are missing one tooth, several teeth, or all of them
- You want to avoid cutting down healthy neighbouring teeth for a bridge
- Your dentures move or feel unstable when eating
- Your gums are healthy and there is enough bone to hold an implant
Implants are not suitable for everyone. Uncontrolled diabetes, active gum disease and heavy smoking all reduce the chance of success, and your dentist will tell you honestly if another treatment would serve you better.
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Fatima Dental Clinic is near DHQ Hospital, G-Block, Vehari. Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Female dental surgeons are available.
