Implants have many similarities to real teeth, and our dentists will create a natural-looking crown that is as unique as you are.
Single dental implants are the most toothlike solution for replacing gaps in your smile. Unlike dentures and bridges, implants are anchored into the jawbone and fuse together, creating a strong bond and foundation for a crown to fit over the top.
Single dental implants are used for individual missing teeth (one implant per tooth) and are placed under local anaesthetic.
Initial Consultation
Your dentist assesses your smile to ensure you are medically fit for treatment with dental implants.
Our dentists value the personal touch. This means having an open and frank conversation about what you would like to gain from treatment.
We will always be honest regarding any limitations surrounding your treatment, and our detail-orientated dentist will analyse your smile anatomy carefully to produce the most natural results possible.
Consultation (planning and prep)
Your dentist will take digital iTero scans of your teeth, a CBCT scan to gain a 360-degree image of your mouth and jaw, and X-rays and clinical photos.
This information provides your dentist with vital information about the anatomy of your jawbone. Using this information, they can determine the optimal site for maximising the success of implant placement.
Implant Fitting
The implant is fitted under local anaesthetic. A healing period will then commence (lasting 3-6 months on average). We will ask that you attend regular review appointments to have your implant and jaw checked over during the healing period. Your dentist will advise on best practices for caring for your implant and oral health during this time.
Crown Placement
A second dental impression is taken once your jaw has healed. This is sent to our dental technician, who creates the bespoke crown which will sit firmly over the top of your implant.
When you choose Lakewood Dental for your cosmetic dental treatment, you are putting your oral care in the hands of professionals who truly love what they do. We love the care and marriage of science and craftsmanship that accompanies planning and placing dental implants.
We believe in continuously finding treatment methods that make life easier for our patients. Ultimately, making our patients happy is the foundation of what we do and why we do what we do.
There are a range of factors that influence the lifespan of an implant such as:
In many cases, dental implants are a permanent installation within the jaw, though the crown (providing the chewing surface) may need to be replaced every 15-20 years.
Yes. We offer implant-based treatments such as implant-retained dentures and All-on-4 ”teeth in a day”.
These treatments can replace non-implant-supported dentures and bridges and be used to replace a full set of teeth in patients who have either lost all of their teeth or require a full tooth extraction.
Implants provide multiple functional and aesthetic benefits for your smile.
They are:
