Dental Implants
Missing teeth aren’t just an aesthetic issue; they can also have a big impact on your ability to chew and speak well. With dental implants, patients have a permanent solution to help restore both the form and function of their teeth.
What are Dental Implants?
For some oral issues, such as missing or damaged teeth, dental implants may be used as a permanent or longer-term solution. The procedure for dental implants involves the insertion of metal implants into the jawbone, serving as artificial tooth roots. After the implants heal and fuse with the jawbone, the dentist can then attach artificial teeth to them. This makes implants a durable and functional alternative to other treatments for missing teeth, such as dentures or bridgework.
What to Expect
As with the rest of our treatments, each case is treated with individualised care. To begin with, our dentists will always consult with you in order to evaluate your specific goals, as well as explore your medical history. The dentist will then proceed with performing medical imaging, e.g. X-rays and other scans, to better assess your jawbone health and suitability for implantation.
Once you and your dentist decide on a treatment plan, you will proceed into the placement procedure. During this session, the dentist will surgically insert the dental implant post or posts into the jawbone. These will act as the artificial tooth root(s), onto which the crown(s) will be attached.
After the initial placement, you will need to wait a number of months in order for the jawbone to heal. The healing process is very important in this procedure, as this is the stage where osseointegration occurs. This means that as the jawbone heals, the implant posts will fuse to it to provide a stable base for the artificial teeth. This healing process will typically take 3-6 months, depending on your jawbone health.
After the healing process is completed and osseointegration has been achieved, the dentist will then begin the fitting of the artificial tooth itself to the implant. A connector part, called an “abutment”, is first attached to the implant. Then, the dentist is able to attach the artificial tooth or teeth to the implant(s).
F.A.Q.s
What are the after care instructions after dental implants?
You may experience some swelling, bleeding or discomfort. This is normal, and should resolve after a day or two. Please contact us if the bleeding persists for a longer period of time.
Avoid hot and spicy foods, and do not eat hard foods after oral surgery. Instead, stick to soft foods that are gentle on the mouth.
Ensure proper oral care, but do not go overboard. On the day after the Procedure, you may brush and floss, but avoid rinsing. The day after, you may start rinsing multiple times a day with a warm saltwater mixture. This is especially important after eating. You might need to clean around the implant as well. You can use a Q-tip and a dentist-recommended cleaning liquid for this.
Who should get dental implants?
Patients who are missing one or more teeth, have adequate jawbone density for the procedure, and are in good oral health are good candidates for dental implant procedure. Patients should be aware that the process requires commitment over a longer period of time. The treatment may also not be ideal for everyone, especially those with poor jawbone health such as smokers or those with certain health conditions.
How long do dental implants last?
With proper care, regular checkups with the dentist, and good dental hygiene practices, dental implants can last a lifetime.
What are the benefits of dental implants?
Implants offer numerous advantages, including:
Improved chewing ability and speech
Enhanced facial structure and appearance
Long-term durability and stability
Improved confidence and self-esteem
Dental Implants
Missing teeth aren’t just an aesthetic issue; they can also have a big impact on your ability to chew and speak well. With dental implants, patients have a permanent solution to help restore both the form and function of their teeth.
What are
Dental Implants?
For some oral issues, such as missing or damaged teeth, dental implants may be used as a permanent or longer-term solution. The procedure for dental implants involves the insertion of metal implants into the jawbone, serving as artificial tooth roots. After the implants heal and fuse with the jawbone, the dentist can then attach artificial teeth to them. This makes implants a durable and functional alternative to other treatments for missing teeth, such as dentures or bridgework.
What to Expect
As with the rest of our treatments, each case is treated with individualised care. To begin with, our dentists will always consult with you in order to evaluate your specific goals, as well as explore your medical history. The dentist will then proceed with performing medical imaging, e.g. X-rays and other scans, to better assess your jawbone health and suitability for implantation.
Once you and your dentist decide on a treatment plan, you will proceed into the placement procedure. During this session, the dentist will surgically insert the dental implant post or posts into the jawbone. These will act as the artificial tooth root(s), onto which the crown(s) will be attached.
After the initial placement, you will need to wait a number of months in order for the jawbone to heal. The healing process is very important in this procedure, as this is the stage where osseointegration occurs. This means that as the jawbone heals, the implant posts will fuse to it to provide a stable base for the artificial teeth. This healing process will typically take 3-6 months, depending on your jawbone health.
After the healing process is completed and osseointegration has been achieved, the dentist will then begin the fitting of the artificial tooth itself to the implant. A connector part, called an “abutment”, is first attached to the implant. Then, the dentist is able to attach the artificial tooth or teeth to the implant(s).
F.A.Q.s
What are the after care instructions after dental implants?
You may experience some swelling, bleeding or discomfort. This is normal, and should resolve after a day or two. Please contact us if the bleeding persists for a longer period of time.
Avoid hot and spicy foods, and do not eat hard foods after oral surgery. Instead, stick to soft foods that are gentle on the mouth.
Ensure proper oral care, but do not go overboard. On the day after the Procedure, you may brush and floss, but avoid rinsing. The day after, you may start rinsing multiple times a day with a warm saltwater mixture. This is especially important after eating. You might need to clean around the implant as well. You can use a Q-tip and a dentist-recommended cleaning liquid for this.
Who should get dental implants?
Patients who are missing one or more teeth, have adequate jawbone density for the procedure, and are in good oral health are good candidates for dental implant procedure. Patients should be aware that the process requires commitment over a longer period of time. The treatment may also not be ideal for everyone, especially those with poor jawbone health such as smokers or those with certain health conditions.
How long do dental implants last?
With proper care, regular checkups with the dentist, and good dental hygiene practices, dental implants can last a lifetime.
What are the benefits of dental implants?
Implants offer numerous advantages, including:
Improved chewing ability and speech
Enhanced facial structure and appearance
Long-term durability and stability
Improved confidence and self-esteem
Dental Implants
Missing teeth aren’t just an aesthetic issue; they can also have a big impact on your ability to chew and speak well. With dental implants, patients have a permanent solution to help restore both the form and function of their teeth.
What are Dental Implants?
For some oral issues, such as missing or damaged teeth, dental implants may be used as a permanent or longer-term solution. The procedure for dental implants involves the insertion of metal implants into the jawbone, serving as artificial tooth roots. After the implants heal and fuse with the jawbone, the dentist can then attach artificial teeth to them. This makes implants a durable and functional alternative to other treatments for missing teeth, such as dentures or bridgework.
What to Expect
As with the rest of our treatments, each case is treated with individualised care. To begin with, our dentists will always consult with you in order to evaluate your specific goals, as well as explore your medical history. The dentist will then proceed with performing medical imaging, e.g. X-rays and other scans, to better assess your jawbone health and suitability for implantation.
Once you and your dentist decide on a treatment plan, you will proceed into the placement procedure. During this session, the dentist will surgically insert the dental implant post or posts into the jawbone. These will act as the artificial tooth root(s), onto which the crown(s) will be attached.
After the initial placement, you will need to wait a number of months in order for the jawbone to heal. The healing process is very important in this procedure, as this is the stage where osseointegration occurs. This means that as the jawbone heals, the implant posts will fuse to it to provide a stable base for the artificial teeth. This healing process will typically take 3-6 months, depending on your jawbone health.
After the healing process is completed and osseointegration has been achieved, the dentist will then begin the fitting of the artificial tooth itself to the implant. A connector part, called an “abutment”, is first attached to the implant. Then, the dentist is able to attach the artificial tooth or teeth to the implant(s).
F.A.Q.s
What are the after care instructions after dental implants?
You may experience some swelling, bleeding or discomfort. This is normal, and should resolve after a day or two. Please contact us if the bleeding persists for a longer period of time.
Avoid hot and spicy foods, and do not eat hard foods after oral surgery. Instead, stick to soft foods that are gentle on the mouth.
Ensure proper oral care, but do not go overboard. On the day after the Procedure, you may brush and floss, but avoid rinsing. The day after, you may start rinsing multiple times a day with a warm saltwater mixture. This is especially important after eating. You might need to clean around the implant as well. You can use a Q-tip and a dentist-recommended cleaning liquid for this.
Who should get dental implants?
Patients who are missing one or more teeth, have adequate jawbone density for the procedure, and are in good oral health are good candidates for dental implant procedure. Patients should be aware that the process requires commitment over a longer period of time. The treatment may also not be ideal for everyone, especially those with poor jawbone health such as smokers or those with certain health conditions.
How long do dental implants last?
With proper care, regular checkups with the dentist, and good dental hygiene practices, dental implants can last a lifetime.
What are the benefits of dental implants?
Implants offer numerous advantages, including:
Improved chewing ability and speech
Enhanced facial structure and appearance
Long-term durability and stability
Improved confidence and self-esteem
