Dental Implant

A dental implant replaces a missing tooth with a titanium post placed into the jawbone, which then acts as the root for a permanent crown. At Stomatologia Pastor implant placement is carried out by the clinic's surgery and implantology team, with the option of immediate placement at the time of extraction in suitable cases. The restoring crown is made and fitted as a separate stage, supported by the on-site prosthetics laboratory, so the finished tooth is matched to your natural dentition.

A dental implant is a small titanium screw that is placed into the jawbone to stand in for the root of a lost tooth. Over the following weeks the bone integrates with the implant surface, creating a stable foundation onto which a custom crown is later attached. Because the implant transfers chewing forces into the bone, it can help maintain bone in the area and avoids the need to grind down neighbouring teeth, which is required for a conventional bridge. At Stomatologia Pastor, treatment begins with an assessment and digital imaging at the clinic's on-site radiology and CBCT tomography centre, used to plan the implant position and confirm there is adequate bone. The placement itself is performed under local anaesthetic by the practice's implantology and surgery dentists; where the situation allows, an immediate implant can be inserted at the same appointment as the tooth is removed. After a healing period the implant is restored with a screw- or cement-retained ceramic crown produced by the in-house dental-technician laboratory and shade-matched to the surrounding teeth. Implants are well suited to adults missing one or more teeth who have generally healthy gums and enough bone, and they may support better chewing function and a more complete smile. Outcomes depend on healthy gums, good oral hygiene and not smoking, and some cases need preparatory work such as bone augmentation. Suitability, the number of stages and the full cost are confirmed at consultation.