Implants are one way of replacing missing teeth, often described as ‘the most natural way to replace a tooth’. A post is placed in the jaw bone to support a replacement tooth. This acts like the root of a natural tooth. Implants can also be used to support fixed bridges or dentures.
Implant treatment normally has two stages. First, the implant is placed in the jaw. Then, when the jaw has healed, replacement teeth are attached to the implant. In some situations it is possible for temporary teeth to be attached to an implant at the time of fitting.
First, you should decide whether implants could be right for you. Contact us to arrange an implant consultation with our dentist Mr Farhoudi and our visiting implantologist Mr Ordi. They will let you know the possibilities to replace your missing tooth. Our team will be only too happy to help you with any questions you may have.
You might have more than one implant. The replacement teeth might be fixed permanently (like a crown or bridge) or attached in a way which lets you remove them for cleaning (like a denture).
Here at Spicer Road we use the Straumann Implant System.