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The Gold Standard for Permanent Tooth Replacement
Dental Implants are widely considered the most advanced, durable, and natural-looking solution available for replacing missing teeth. At Mentone Smiles, we offer comprehensive dental implant services to provide a fixed, long-term foundation that restores the look, feel, and function of your natural smile.
Unlike dentures or traditional bridges, a dental implant replaces the tooth’s root, securing a crown or Dental bridge without impacting adjacent healthy teeth. This approach preserves your jawbone structure and provides exceptional stability.
The dental implant procedure is typically completed in multiple stages to ensure optimal results. First, a small titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone to act as the tooth root. Over a few months of healing, the implant integrates with the bone, creating a strong, stable foundation. Once fully healed, a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture is attached, restoring both function and aesthetics. The process is carefully planned using digital imaging to ensure precise placement, comfort, and a natural-looking result.
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Understanding Dental Implants
A dental implant is essentially an artificial tooth root, typically made of biocompatible titanium, that is surgically placed into the jawbone beneath the gum line. This implant fuses with the bone through a process called osseointegration, creating an extremely strong, permanent anchor.
Once healed, the implant is topped with a custom-made crown, providing a seamless and highly functional replacement for a missing tooth.
Benefits of Choosing Implants
- Preserve Jawbone: Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing the bone loss that naturally occurs when a tooth root is missing.
- Permanent Solution: With proper care, implants can last a lifetime, making them a wise long-term investment.
- Natural Feel and Function: Implants restore full chewing power, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence, just like your natural teeth.
- Protect Healthy Teeth: Unlike traditional Dental Bridges, implants do not require the reduction or modification of adjacent healthy teeth for support.
Types of Implant Solutions
We utilise dental implants to address various degrees of tooth loss:
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Single Tooth Replacement
An implant supports one custom-made crown to fill the gap left by a single missing tooth.
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Multiple Tooth Replacement
Two or more implants can be used to support a Dental Bridge, replacing a section of missing teeth without needing to prepare the natural teeth.
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Implant-Supported Dentures
Implants provide a secure anchor for full or partial Dentures, eliminating slippage and the need for adhesives, drastically improving stability and comfort.
The Dental Implant Journey
- Comprehensive Assessment: We start with a thorough examination, including digital scans and X-rays, to assess your bone density and plan the exact placement of the implant. This meticulous planning is key to a successful outcome.
- Implant Placement: The titanium implant post is gently placed into the jawbone during a minor surgical procedure. We prioritise your comfort, using local anaesthetic and offering Sleep Dentistry for complex cases or nervous patients.
- Healing Period (Osseointegration): The implant is left undisturbed for several months to fully fuse with the jawbone.
- Restoration: Once integrated, we attach a custom abutment, and finally, the bespoke crown is placed, completing your new, permanent tooth.
Our Comprehensive Restorative Services
Caps placed over weakened or damaged teeth to restore strength, shape, and appearance.
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Why Choose Us for Dental Implants?
Selecting the right clinic for implants is crucial for achieving long-term success. We offer expertise and ethical care:
Experienced Restorative Clinicians
Our Principal Dentist, Dr Yasmin Ardebili, holds a Master's in Dental Implantology with Distinction, demonstrating advanced knowledge of the latest, evidence-based implant techniques.
Meticulous Planning
We utilise advanced diagnostic tools to precisely plan the placement of every implant, ensuring optimal stability and integration with your jawbone.
Ethical, Holistic Care
We only recommend implants when they are the most suitable long-term solution, and we provide a comprehensive discussion of all replacement options, including bridges and dentures, to meet your specific needs.
Exceptional Patient Comfort
We have extensive experience in making surgical procedures as relaxed and stress-free as possible, providing gentle care and offering advanced sedation options to ensure peace of mind.
Experienced Dental Team
More than 20 years of combined dental experience, with a strong commitment to continuing education and evidence-based care
