Dental Implants

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into your jawbone to replace missing teeth. They fuse with the jawbone over time to provide a stable foundation for your new teeth and facilitate a strong and natural-looking smile. A custom-made crown, bridge or denture is attached to your dental implant to complete your treatment.

The process for getting dental implants involves several steps. We begin with a comprehensive consultation to assess your suitability for implants and plan your treatment. The subsequent steps include implant placement, healing, and fitting natural-looking replacement teeth.

If you’re looking for an experienced dental practice offering dental implants to replace teeth, look no further than the Ivory Dental Studio. We are located in the Marylebone area of London and are always happy to help get your implants journey started.

Dental implants offer several benefits compared to other options for missing teeth, such as bridges or dentures. Implants are incredibly aesthetic, blending seamlessly into your smile and giving you back the feel and function of natural teeth. You can eat, speak and smile with confidence. Dental implants also stimulate your jaw bone and prevent bone loss, which can occur with bridges or dentures. They also don’t affect the surrounding healthy teeth at all.

Good candidates for dental implants generally have sufficient bone density in the jaw to support the implant, are in good overall health, and have healthy gums. They should also be committed to maintaining good oral hygiene and attending regular dental check-ups. We always carry out a thorough consultation to ensure you are suitable for the treatment.

You shouldn’t feel any pain during your dental implant treatment, as we use local anaesthetic during the surgery. Afterward, you may feel some discomfort, but this does not last long and can be managed by taking painkillers as advised by your dentist.

The whole dental implant process takes several months, as the implant needs time to heal and fuse to your bone before fixed permanent teeth can complete your smile. The implant surgery itself is a relatively quick procedure, but healing can take up to six months in some cases. Your new smile will be worth the wait!

Dental implants have the potential to last a lifetime, provided they are looked after well. This includes brushing daily and using floss or interdental brushes regularly. It is also important to look after your oral health and visit your dentist for routine check-up appointments so they can keep an eye on your dental implants.