Implants

Dental Implants in Maghera

Dental implants can be used to replace a single lost tooth or many missing teeth
A dental implant is a substitute for a natural root
Used to support crowns, bridges, or dentures and are surgically placed into the jawbone
Small screw made of titanium, metal alloys or ceramic that bonds with the jaw
Provides a stable foundation for replacement teeth
Preserves the neighbouring teeth and bone structure

If you have good general health then they will certainly work for you
You should have a sufficient amount of good-quality bone. However, you may still qualify for implants even if you have lost a significant amount
Good oral hygiene is ideal
You will be expected to answer detailed questions concerning your medical history and you will receive a complete examination of your mouth and teeth

The procedure is usually performed in surgery under local anaesthesia or sedation
Many patients report that having a dental implant is no more painful than having a tooth extracted
You will experience some minor swelling and occasionally bruising afterwards
Simple painkillers can alleviate this pain
Always follow instructions from your dentist so as to prevent further complications

Dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone • Gum tissue is opened to expose and prepare the bone
The implant is then placed and the tissue stitched
The stitches are typically removed, 7 to 14 days after surgery
Healing process takes three to six months for the implant to become part of the lower jaw
When the gum tissue is ready, a special post is attached to the implant
A crown is made and shaded to match your existing teeth. The crown is then slipped over the post and cemented
Final result: Crown appears as a natural tooth
Operation may take from 30 minutes for a single dental implant to several hours for complex surgery

Dental implants are more affordable than ever before
Cost of dental implants is dependent upon the individual case
We will discuss the question of cost in detail and help you make financial arrangements
There are a number of financing options
Sometimes covered at least partially by insurance, depending on your policy
Some patients require additional procedures that can add to the cost of the treatment plan

No matter how long it’s been since you saw a general dentist, don’t worry. We’re just here to help, not judge.

Meetings at the office and football practice for the kids? No problem.

We geek out over technology, but we won’t bore you with the details. We’ll just show you how great you’ll look and feel.