Dental Implant (Astra Premium)

A dental implant replaces a missing tooth with a titanium screw placed into the jawbone, which acts as an artificial root for a crown fitted later. At Smile Studio the implant stage uses a premium Astra system and is carried out by a dentist focused on oral surgery and implantology, after assessment of the bone with 3D imaging. Where there is not enough bone, sinus lift or bone-regeneration procedures can be added. The implant gives a fixed, stand-alone replacement that does not rely on grinding down neighbouring teeth.

Dental implant treatment replaces the root of a missing tooth with a small titanium post that is placed surgically into the jawbone and then integrates with it over several months. Once stable, the implant supports a crown, bridge or denture, giving a fixed replacement that functions and is cared for much like a natural tooth and does not depend on cutting down the teeth on either side. At Smile Studio the surgical stage uses an Astra premium implant system and is performed by a dentist who concentrates on oral surgery and implant placement. Treatment begins with a consultation and 3D cone-beam imaging to assess the volume and quality of bone and to plan the implant position precisely. The implant is then placed under local anaesthetic, often with a healing screw fitted to shape the gum. Where the bone is too thin or has resorbed after long-standing tooth loss, the clinic offers sinus lift and guided bone-regeneration procedures, quoted according to the extent required, to build a sound foundation first. After a healing period the implant is restored with a crown made in the practice's prosthodontics service. Outcomes depend on healthy gums, adequate bone and good oral hygiene, and suitability, the number of stages and any preparatory grafting are reviewed at consultation. Implant treatment is associated with restored chewing function and the preservation of jawbone in the area of the missing tooth.