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An implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up, so it stays in, bites properly and doesn't come out at night.
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Three parts, one tooth
An implant isn't a single object. It's a post in the bone, a connector, and the tooth you actually see.
The post
A small titanium screw placed into the jawbone where the root used to be. Over a few months the bone grows around it and grips it, which is what makes an implant behave like a real tooth rather than an appliance sitting on the gum.
The abutment
A connector that sits on top of the post, just above the gum line. It's the join between what's anchored in the bone and what you chew with.
The crown
The visible tooth, made to match the shape and shade of the ones either side. It's fitted last, once the post has properly fused.
A gap doesn't stay just a gap
When a tooth goes, the teeth either side start drifting into the space and the one above or below slowly grows down into it. The bite changes, which makes cleaning harder and puts uneven load on everything else.
The jawbone under a missing tooth also shrinks over time, because nothing is loading it any more. An implant is the only replacement that puts that load back through the bone, which is the real argument for it over a bridge or a partial denture.
- You're missing one tooth or several
- A tooth is beyond saving and needs removing
- Your denture moves when you eat or talk
- You'd rather not grind down healthy teeth for a bridge
- Your gums are healthy and there's enough bone, which we check first
Not everyone is a candidate. Heavy smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and significant bone loss all affect whether an implant will take. We'd rather tell you that at the consultation than halfway through.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am to 4:00pm |
| Every 2nd Sunday | 9:00am to 4:00pm |
It isn't one appointment
- Consultation and scan. We check the gum, the bone and the bite, and work out whether an implant is right for you at all. You leave knowing the plan and the cost.
- Placing the post. The titanium post goes into the jaw under local anaesthetic. Most people find this considerably less eventful than they expected.
- Healing. The bone fuses to the post over a few months. This part can't be rushed, and it's why implants take longer than a bridge. A temporary tooth covers the gap meanwhile.
- Fitting the crown. Once the post is solid, the abutment and final crown go on, matched to your other teeth. From then on you brush and floss it like a normal tooth.
Implant questions
What does an implant cost?
It depends on how many teeth are involved, whether the site needs bone grafting first, and what the crown is made of. Because those vary so much, quoting a single number on a web page would be misleading.
What we will do is give you the actual figure for your mouth at the consultation, in writing, before anything is booked. Bring your insurance details and we'll tell you what your plan is likely to cover.
Does it hurt?
The placement is done under local anaesthetic, so you shouldn't feel pain during it, just pressure. Afterwards expect soreness and some swelling for a few days, the sort of thing over-the-counter pain relief handles. Most people describe it as more manageable than an extraction.
How long does an implant last?
The post is designed to be permanent, and with healthy gums and regular cleaning it can last decades. The crown on top is the part more likely to need replacing eventually, the same as any crown. Gum disease is the main thing that shortens an implant's life, which is why checkups matter after the work is done, not just before.
Is a bridge or a denture not simpler?
Sometimes, and if that's genuinely the better option for you we'll say so. A bridge is faster and needs no healing period, but it means filing down the healthy teeth either side of the gap to anchor it. A partial denture is the cheapest option but it comes out to clean and does nothing to stop the bone shrinking.
An implant costs more and takes longer. It's also the only one of the three that replaces the root.
Find out if an implant suits you
A consultation tells you whether it's worth doing, what it costs, and how long it takes. No obligation after that.