Consultation with a our dentist or an oral surgeon is important to assess your suitability for a dental implant, as well as to plan the surgical procedure to have the implant inserted into your jaw. This generally involves photos, scans and specialised three dimensional x-rays to precisely plan the ideal position for your implant.

Following planning, surgical placement of the implant is performed to place the titanium implant into the jawbone. This is generally performed under local anaesthetic.

Following the implant surgery, your body requires time to heal and to allow the integration of the implant with the bone (osseointegration). This takes several months and allows the implant to support the loads required for your teeth to chew effectively.

Following the integration and healing of your implant, a healing cap (abutment) is placed on top of the implant. This helps shape the gums and tissues around the implant while it continues to heal.

Once healing is complete, a custom-made dental crown or bridge is designed and made. This is fitted onto your implant, resulting in a fully functional and natural-looking tooth replacement.