Dental Implants in Dover

Losing a tooth can be difficult. It’s amazing how much a smile can transform your overall appearance. A smile is a symbol of confidence, but it’s hard to smile confidently when you aren’t happy with the appearance of your teeth.

Whether you’re replacing a single tooth or a complete smile, dental implants offer secure teeth that feel (and can be made to look) just like your own, leaving you free to eat the foods you enjoy in complete confidence.

A dental implant is a fixed solution for one or more missing teeth, and can help restore both your smile and your quality of life.

An implant is made from titanium and acts as an artificial root, fixed within the jawbone to replace your natural root. A crown, bridge or denture is then fitted on top. Implants can look and feel like natural teeth. You shouldn’t notice any difference.

Unlike a traditional bridge, which requires the healthy teeth either side of a gap to be trimmed down, an implant anchors the new tooth on its own, so your neighbouring healthy teeth remain completely untouched.

Whether you are missing one tooth, several teeth or a full arch, there is an implant option designed around your mouth and your goals:

1. A single missing tooth A single titanium implant is placed into the jaw as the replacement root. A dental crown is placed over the implant, and your dentist will carefully ensure the crown matches the shape and natural colouring of your other teeth.
2. Implant-secured bridges When you have more than one missing tooth, a dental bridge supported by implants may be the right treatment for you. Often a more stable and cost-effective approach is to place an implant at either end of the gap and bridge across the implants, restoring your chewing function using the smallest sensible number of implants.
3. Implant-secured dentures Traditional dentures can become uncomfortable, and can wear and slip over time. Implant-secured dentures anchor the denture in place using two to four dental implants. The implants act as your replacement roots, fusing with the jawbone over time to give a secure, durable fit.

With implants you can once again enjoy sharing meals with family and friends without needing to avoid certain foods. There’s no need for unpleasant denture adhesives or pastes. And with better support for the facial tissues, implant-secured dentures may give a more youthful appearance.

Missing teeth can cause embarrassment and lead people to avoid social situations. They also cause bone loss, which can age the face and may loosen adjacent teeth. From a single tooth to an entire set, implants help restore your appearance, speech, nutrition, oral health, comfort and self-esteem.