Dental implants are essentially "man made" roots designed to mirror the size, shape and function of a patient's natural tooth root. With dental implants, only the missing tooth is treated - the adjacent teeth are not prepped, cut or reduced.

Under local anaesthesia, an implant is placed into the area of the missing tooth and is then allowed to heal and integrate with the bone. Once healed, the patient is ready for impressions to be made. The implant is then restored with an abutment and crown. A permanent crown is placed to restore the implant to a tooth's natural appearance and function.

Dental implants can be the ideal solution for replacing missing or lost teeth and can significantly improve your quality of life by restoring your smile, confidence, comfort and peace of mind.