Don't want a denture?
Don't want a bridge, which involves destructive drilling down and crowning of teeth adjacent to the gap?



PERHAPS IMPLANTS MAY BE AN ALTERNATIVE!



Treatment Steps

Placement of the implant. This involves a minor operation in which the implant is inserted into the bone, and remains underneath the gum for the healing period. During this time the implant bonds with the bone, this is known as osseointegration. During the healing period of 2 to 3 months a temporary adhesive bridge or denture usually be fitted.

After the healing period has elapsed, a very minor procedure is carried out to expose the implant and connect the abutment. This is the "peg" which attaches into the implant and emerges through the gum; it can be changed to a different type chosen by the implant dentist, without any further surgery and usually is entirely painless. The abutment provides the foundation for the implant dentist to replace the tooth.

Impressions are taken of the final abutment and the crown is fitted, this can take several weeks, as the crown is custom made for you by the dental implant technician.