How is a dental implant placed?

Dental Implant Treatment will be planned following some x-rays and, in several serious cases a CT scan is also taken. This is to ensure that the dentist can check the thickness of your jawbone. Dental implants require a small operation and during surgery you will not feel any pain. After surgery you may feel slight discomfort while the the implants become adjusted. With a small dental implant surgery a titanium metal rod placed in the jaw bone. When an implant is firmly integrated into your jaw, it may be used to hold single crowns, bridges and dentures.

How long do Dental Implant last?

Dental implants have been proven to work successfully for many years. With the proper care and cleaning, dental implants can last 30 years. Over time the crowns can become damaged but new teeth can easily be repaired or replaced.

How do care for dental implants?

Care of dental implants is very simple and much the same as for natural teeth. At Dental Suite our dental implant specialists or hygienist will explain you how to keep your new teeth clean, healthy and strong.

• Proper Brushing
• Flossing
• Regular dental check-ups

How many teeth can a dental implant support?

A single implant placed into your bone can support one or more false teeth and you can replace all the teeth in the jaw with only five or six implants.

Advantages of Dental Implants:

• Permanent replace false teeth
• Provide support for a crown and denture
• Look and feel like your own teeth
• You can speak with confidence
• You can eat with comfort
• A major improvement to your facial features
• Develop full self-confidence
• Implants can give you back your beautiful smile
• Implants are very secure and durable