Dental Implant

Dental implants are whole tooth replacement prostheses. They’re designed to replace missing teeth or heavily damaged teeth, and are fitted in a way that the jawbone fuses directly to the implant, keeping them in place. As such, you must have enough jawbone in the area to support the implant.

The implant consists of a titanium screw which is fitted to the jawbone and the crown, usually made of porcelain, which is placed on the screw. The porcelain crown resembles a real tooth extremely well and is the only visible part of the implant, so it can be hard or impossible to tell the difference.

Implants are widely considered the strongest option for replacing missing or damaged teeth since, unlike bridges, it doesn’t rely on adjacent teeth for support. Furthermore, it’s much more stable and comfortable than a removable denture. They feel and look like natural teeth, restoring the function, bite, and the look of a complete mouth.

Dental implants can be a fantastic option for restoring both the look and functionality of a full smile, but some circumstances may make a patient unable to consider them as an option. This can include inadequate bone levels at the implant site or irregular oral anatomy. This is best judged by our team, in cooperation with a specialist with the expertise and experience to figure out the suitability of your case. At Bank Place Dental, we will ensure we work with a specialist first and only proceed if they are satisfied that an implant will be successful in your mouth.

The process of fitting a new dental implant is typically done in two parts. The first part is known as the surgical phase, which is primarily carried out by specialists we work with.

Following your consultation to find out whether or not a dental implant is suitable, a hole will be cut into your gum and drilled into the jawbone where the dental implant will be placed. This hole is closed and allowed to heal while your bone is given six weeks to fuse to the implant.

After six weeks of healing, the second phase of constructing the crown for the implant takes place. Impressions will be made of your teeth and used to fashion a crown that fits your mouth as best as possible. This crown is then either bonded with a cement or attached by a miniscrew to your implant.

If you believe or have been told that you’re in need of a dental implant, then Bank Place Dental will gladly help you. Get in touch and arrange an appointment. We can assess your situation and recommend the treatment best suited to you.