A dental implant is a titanium root placed where a tooth once stood. Bone fuses to it naturally, and a crown is fixed on top — the closest dentistry comes to growing a tooth back.
Unlike bridges, an implant never asks neighbouring teeth to be cut down. Unlike dentures, it never moves. It simply becomes yours.
How implant treatment works
Consultation & planning — Your bone, gums and bite are assessed with imaging, and the implant position is planned before anything begins.
Placement & healing — The implant is placed in a short, comfortable procedure. Over the following weeks, bone fuses to it — a process called osseointegration.
The final tooth — A custom crown is fixed to the implant, matched in shade and shape to your natural teeth.
Before an implant is placed
Health check — Gum disease or decay is treated first, so the implant starts on a healthy foundation.
Imaging — X-rays map bone quality and vital structures for a precisely planned placement.
Bone & gum evaluation — Where bone is thin, grafting is planned so the implant has solid support.
Bite analysis — The new tooth is positioned to share load correctly with the rest of your bite.
Why patients choose implants
Looks and feels natural — You bite, chew and speak exactly as you did before.
Preserves the jawbone — An implant keeps stimulating bone the way a root does — preventing the sunken look missing teeth cause.
Protects neighbours — Adjacent healthy teeth are left completely untouched.
Built to last — With good hygiene and regular check-ups, implants can serve a lifetime.
