A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium that a dentist places into your jaw which acts like the root of a natural tooth.

Implants are the closest thing to having your natural teeth back in terms of function, and cause no damage to your remaining teeth.

The placing of an implant is carried out in our surgery using normal local anaesthetic.

Implant treatment normally has two stages. First the implant is placed in to the jaw and once when the jaw is healed, replacement teeth are attached to the implant.

Will regular visits to your dentist and good oral health and diet implants can last a lifetime.

The uses of implants, bridges and high quality dentures can be used to replace one or several teeth.


Are implants safe and how long will they last?






Can implants always be used to replace missing teeth?


Do implants hurt?

Placing an implant is often easier than taking a tooth out and is usually done using a simple local anesthetic. You will not feel any pain at the time, but just like after an extraction, you may feel some discomfort during the week after the surgery.

How long does the treatment take?

Usually the permanent false teeth are fitted 3 to 4 months after the implants are put in. Some teeth can now even be fitted at the same time as the implants (these are called ‘immediate implants’) but you should check with your dentist to see whether these are suitable for you.

What about aftercare?

Your dentist will give you instructions on how to look after your implant. They may give you some painkillers after the surgery – or check whether you have them at home – to take over the next few days if you need them.

What happens next?

After your implants have been placed, the bone in your jaw needs to grow onto them and fuse to them. This usually takes a few months. Sometimes the implants may be stable enough when they are fitted for the false teeth to be attached sooner than this.


Are the implant teeth difficult to clean?



Yes, if you don’t care for them well enough. If you keep them clean and have them regularly checked by your dentist you should not have any problems. Smoking also affects the health of natural teeth and implants. So, if you smoke, you may need to look after your implants more carefully.


Most teeth attached to implants can only be fitted and removed by the dentist. However, if you have removable dentures attached to the implants, then you’ll be able to take them out for cleaning.

Do the implants show?

Most implants look exactly like natural teeth.

What happens if the implant does not fuse with the bone?
