Dental implants have become the treatment of choice for replacing missing teeth.
A dental implant is a precision-engineered titanium screw that acts like the root of a tooth. It sits inside the jawbone. To this is attached an abutment that sticks out of the gum. It is attached with a screw. Sometimes the abutment and implant can be one piece. The abutment is used to support a false tooth, crown, or dental bridge. Implants are usually made of titanium and look very much like a screw.

Ideally, you should have good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant, and you should have healthy gum tissues that are free of gum disease. It would be better if you did not smoke as this reduces the success rate of treatment. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis and diabetes can also affect the success of treatment.

To aid in positioning the implant in the ideal position we use the latest 3D planning and imaging software to plan your treatment. Once planned a custom made surgical drilling guide is digitally printed which fits your mouth and allows accurate positioning of your implant.

Dental implants can be used to replace single or multiple teeth. In severe cases they can also be used to replace all the teeth in one or both jaws. 

These are considered in situations where the remaining teeth are in poor condition from gum disease or decay. They cause problems with eating and are of poor appearance. Replacing them can give you back the ability to chew comfortably and the self confidence to smile again.

In such situations 4-6 implants are placed per jaw. On to these implants you can either place a clip on implant retained denture or a screw in bridge. 

The implant retained denture is easier to maintain, needs fewer implants and is cheaper. The fixed bridge needs more implants, is more difficult to clean, can be made of porcelain to look better and is more expensive.

Dr Tauqir Butt is our implantologist. He has been placing implants for over 10 years and has a MSc degree in Implant Dentistry from Warwick University. He is able to place single, multiple or full mouth implants. Each patient is individual and treatment is tailored to reflect your individual needs and desires.