Dental Implant

A dental implant replaces a missing tooth with a small titanium post placed into the jawbone, which acts as an artificial root for a crown. It restores the look and function of a natural tooth without relying on the neighbouring teeth for support, and helps preserve the jawbone where a tooth has been lost. At ArtiSmile implant treatment is planned carefully, with the periodontology focus supporting the healthy gum and bone foundation implants need.

A dental implant is a long-term way to replace one or more missing teeth. A biocompatible titanium post is placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing and, over a healing period, the bone integrates with its surface to form a stable foundation. A custom crown is then attached to the implant, recreating a tooth that looks, feels and functions much like a natural one. Unlike a conventional bridge, an implant does not require the neighbouring teeth to be cut down for support, and because it transmits chewing forces into the jaw it helps preserve the bone that would otherwise gradually shrink after tooth loss. At ArtiSmile, implant treatment begins with an assessment of the gums and the quality and volume of bone at the site, planned with X-rays — a stage where the practice's periodontology expertise is valuable, because healthy gums and bone are essential to an implant's success and long-term stability. The titanium fixture is placed under local anaesthesia using the clinic's computer-controlled system, and after a period of healing the implant is restored with a crown made to match your other teeth (priced separately). The overall treatment therefore unfolds over several visits across a healing period. Good oral hygiene and regular maintenance are important to keep the gum around the implant healthy and the implant lasting. The dentist will confirm whether you are a suitable candidate, whether any preparatory treatment is needed, and give a full plan and cost before starting.