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Tooth loss can be a major blow, but with dental implants, your worries and anxieties can be eased. Implants are a long-term solution for patients with missing teeth and they enable you to enjoy all the benefits a healthy set of teeth affords; once the implants are in place, the teeth will look and feel exactly like strong, healthy natural teeth.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are innovative tooth prostheses, which integrate into the jaw bone tissue to take on the role of the previous tooth root. An oral implant is made from titanium making them strong and durable. They look like small screws; once they have integrated into the bone, they are then attached to a new restoration, which completes the tooth replacement. Implants are versatile and compatible with dental bridges, single crowns and dentures so they are suitable for patients with a wide range of restorative needs.
The treatment process includes three key stages: the first stage is to plan treatment. Your dentist will use X-rays to pinpoint the best location for the implant and talk you through the procedures, explain how treatment works and answer any questions. The implant is then placed during a procedure, which involves lifting the gum flap and drilling a small hole into the bone. Once the implant is in place, the gum flap is closed and the tissue is left to heal. Once the integration process is complete, the new restoration is attached and treatment is complete.
The benefits of dental implant treatment    
Dental implants are durable, long-term alternatives to natural teeth; they are also versatile and they are suitable for most patients who have a single or multiple missing teeth. Implants offer strength and durability to enable you to chew powerfully and speak clearly and they also provide amazing, natural looking aesthetics.