What Are Dental Implants?

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a small titanium screw that serves as an artificial replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth.

Where are dental implants placed?

Implants can be placed in either the upper or lower jaw. Made from titanium — a material the body tolerates well — the implant fuses with the bone to become a strong anchor for the replacement tooth.

Is it painful?

No. The bone has no nerves and the procedure is done under local anaesthetic or sedation, so you don't feel a thing. Implants can replace single or multiple missing teeth.

What types of implants are there?

There are two main types: single-tooth replacement and multiple-tooth replacement — we'll recommend the right option at your consultation.