What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is quite simply a small root-shaped screw made from titanium that is placed into the jaw bone in area where a tooth has been lost.

The implant then acts as a ‘root’ on which single crowns can be placed. More implants can be inserted into spaces where several teeth have been lost, to support dentures or bridges. Dental implants have become the alternative to bridgework for permanently replacing missing teeth. No preparation of the healthy teeth either side is necessary. Implants can greatly improve comfort and are frequently used to stabilise moving or slipping dentures, this greatly improves the quality of life for those who struggle to cope with dentures. [more]