Implants
replacing your smile
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
Dental Implants
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Are small screws that replace the tooth root to support tooth replacement.
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Consist of titanium, a metal that the body easily accepts.
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Are inserted into the jawbone.
After their placement dental implants
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Form a strong bond with the bone.
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Are in most cases firmly anchored in the bone after just six weeks.
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Provide a stable foundation for crowns, bridges or dentures.
Dental Implants
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Are the closest possible replacement to natural teeth.
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Provide a stable foundation for eating an smiling with confidence.
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Remove the need to compromise healthy teeth for a bridge.
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Can eliminate the pain caused by ill-fitting dentures.
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Help to preserve the jawbone.
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Can help maintain the shape of your face.
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Have been scientifically tested and documented for over 30 years.
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Have a long term success rate of over 95%.
Next Steps
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Book an appointment now to see Dr. Longbottom.
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Read more about Implants in our Patient Guides.
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Read what other patients say.
