If you are suffering from missing teeth, you need to speak to our dentist Dublin as soon as possible to make sure that you are not causing further detrimental effects to your surrounding teeth. Quite often they will try to move into spaces created by tooth loss. We will also help restore and improve the look and function of your teeth and smile which may have been affected by the opening up of these gaps.

Here at our dentist Dublin we are proud to present dental implants and dental implant surgery as an excellent tooth replacement therapy.  Over the last few decades dental implants have become the gold standard in replacing missing teeth. If you book an appointment to visit our dentist Dublin you can undergo a comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums to find out how dental implants can benefit you. Finally you can begin your journey in creating a beautiful smile once again.

How do dental implants work?

The surgery itself requires that you have sufficient healthy bone for the implant to be successfully integrated into your jaw. Some patients require bone grafting if there is insufficient bone and this can be carried out either a few weeks prior to the surgery or at the time of the surgery, depending on the extent of grafting necessary. However, it is important that you speak to our dentist as soon as possible following the loss of your tooth, because if left unattended, bone decay can be quite common after tooth loss.

A small hole will be drilled into the bone socket of your missing tooth and a titanium screw, which is the implant, is inserted into the hole and this initiates a natural process of the human body known as osseointegration. This causes osteoblasts, or bone forming cells, to form around the implant, so that it is securely fixed in place in your jaw.

The process itself can take 3 to 4 months for successful osseointegration to happen. It is important that you visit our dentist regularly during this time to make sure that the process is coming along successfully and that you have no other dental issues presenting themselves during this time. Once successful osseointegration has occurred then a connector post known as an abutment is securely fixed to the screw to which your crown can be attached.

A permanent solution for missing teeth

With good oral hygiene and regular visits to our dentist Dublin, this is a permanent solution for your missing tooth and will help restore the full functioning of your mouth and improve the aesthetics of your smile immediately.

Speak to one of our experienced and professional team today and find out more about dental implants and how they can benefit your oral health for life.