What are dental implants?

A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails. Just like a tooth root, it is placed into the jawbone.

A dental implant has revolutionized the field of dentistry. It has become the number one choice and an ideal method to replace a single missing tooth or multiple missing teeth.

Dental implants prevent unnecessary grinding of adjacent natural teeth in cases of bridge placement thereby helps ensures the longevity and preserves the life of the remaining teeth.

Are implants safe and how long will they last?

Implants are a safe, well-established treatment. It's probably true to say that implants, much like natural teeth, will last for as long as you care for them.

How well you look after your implants - and whether you go for your regular maintenance appointments - will have the biggest impact on how long they will last.