Implant Dentistry

Want to replace your missing teeth and improve your quality of life?

Loosing teeth does not only adversely affect someone’s appearance but often leads to embarrassment, loss of confidence and a reduction in the quality of life.

What is the solution?

Dental implants are becoming a common procedure to replace missing teeth, or provide stability to a new or existing denture. A dental implant is a titanium “root” used in dentistry to support tooth restorations.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant can be thought of as an artificial tooth root that is submerged into the jawbone. When dental work such as a crown, fixed bridge or a full set of dentures is added, one or more missing teeth can be replaced.

What are they made of?

A dental implant is fabricated from a very strong, biocompatible material placed into the jaw during a surgical procedure. Dental Osseo-integrated dental implants are generally made of pure Type 4 Commercial grade Titanium rather than a Titanium alloy which has other metal ions present. Titanium is inert and will not produce a foreign body reaction. This is the reason pure Titanium is favoured. Implants can be placed in the jaw under local anaesthetic in the dentist’s chair or under general anaesthetic in a day surgery unit.

A note from Dr Priestland -

“We have a number of implant systems available to suit all clinical situations. Nowadays, I, and my team do not aim only to replace lost teeth, but rather we manage the hard and soft tissues in new and innovative techniques to achieve the best possible appearance. Implant dentistry is now not just about replacing teeth, but in addition it encompasses providing a natural looking smile, long-term implant stability, improved patient comfort and improving the quality of life for people.”