When it comes to replacing missing teeth, it can be tough to choose a treatment that is suitable, affordable and, more importantly, long-lasting.

Our team at Dublin 18 Dental Rooms is proud to be able to offer our suitable patients dental implants Dublin and have many years of experience doing just that. We can colour-match them to your smile so they look natural, while also ensuring that the fitting is straightforward and comfortable.

Want to know more about dental implants Dublin? Here, we offer a short guide and aim to answer any of the burning queries you may have about the procedure.

What does the procedure involve?

The process of fitting dental implants Dublin takes between 3-6 months on average to complete.

Firstly, we will need to see you for an assessment. During this, we will look at the overall health of your mouth and take some x-rays to determine if your jaw bone is strong enough to support implants. We will also ask you some questions about your health and any medications you may be taking, as there are a few contraindicated health conditions and medications when it comes to having implants fitted.

On the day of the fitting, we will numb your mouth, make some incisions into your gum line and drill a small hole into your jaw (if needed). Then, we will fit the implant and sew the gum back together.

The implant will then need time to fuse with the jaw, which can vary based on your age and general health. During the next 3-6 months, our team will need to see you and assess whether the implant has fused. Once we are happy that it is secure in your jaw, we will fit the prosthetic tooth or teeth. After this, you can bite into and eat whatever foods you wish without issue. Great!

If your implant is deemed to not be fusing, after 12 months, we will remove it and look into other restorative prosthetics.

Will I be suitable?

Most people are suitable for oral implants; there is no upper age limit, provided that you have good oral and physical health!

As mentioned earlier, there are some conditions such as osteoporosis that can make it harder to fit implants successfully, but we will always aim to meet your aesthetic and functionality needs when possible.

Are there any risks?

As the implants are made from titanium, there is a very low chance that your body will reject them; titanium is safe for use in almost all bone-related surgeries.

However, there is a slight chance of infection, but we will aim to mitigate this by fitting the implants in a clean environment using high-quality tools and techniques and providing you with strict aftercare instructions.

How long will they last?

Provided that you maintain good oral health and hygiene (brushing twice daily and seeing our team every 6 months for checkups), your implants should last up to and over 15 years without a problem.

Of course, if you have concerns that your implants are failing, please contact us.