A dental implant is made up of three parts: the implant cylinder, the abutment, and a full porcelain crown, just like a natural tooth. As a result, the international standard implant approach can be used for an extended period of time without producing difficulties or discomfort during chewing.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are artificial tooth replacements for the root of your teeth. Screw-like posts are inserted into the jaw and have an artificial tooth (crown) placed on top to look like a natural tooth.

They are used in cases where someone has lost a tooth, a tooth is badly damaged and cannot be fixed or due to bone loss.

Single implants are common when there is a problem with one tooth. However, if someone has lost multiple teeth or has an irreversible problem with multiple teeth, this treatment may be the better option.

Abutment

The component that connects the implant foot to the porcelain crown above.

Porcelain crowns

Restorative crowns serve as crowns for metal or all-ceramic teeth.

The major advantages of implant teeth are their structure and contour. This is also why implants can overcome the shortcomings of other ways of implanting dentures.

Implant treatment

The restorative dentistry unit at the Dental Hospital currently provides dental implant treatment for patients meeting the following criteria and where the rest of the mouth has been well maintained:

• As part of reconstructive treatment following surgery for cancer of the mouth
• Patients who have lost teeth due to trauma which was not through their own volition
• Patients who never grew their teeth in the first place (hypodontia of multiple missing teeth)
• Patients with severe denture intolerance where clinically excellent dentures have been provided previously and all other avenues of care have been addressed
• Patients who have lost teeth due to aggressive periodontitis, after the condition has be stabilized and treated

Yet, implant implantation is a complicated process that requires a qualified doctor with high expertise to complete the implant operation according to international standards without inflicting pain. If you intend to implant, you should attend to the doctor right away to have your present dental health condition, the position of tooth loss, and a film taken to see if your bone density and jaw bone size are correct. Whether you meet the transplant criteria or not.

Special care dentistry

Provides assessment and rehabilitation services to all ages with severe to profound hearing loss who get limited or no benefit from conventional hearing aids.

Service provides in-depth assessment to see if the person is a candidate for a cochlear implant. The service also provides device programming, support, and monitoring.

Giving your permission

We want to involve you in decisions about your care and treatment. If you decide to have a dental implant, we ask you to sign a consent form. This says that you agree to have the treatment and understand what it involves.

If you would like more information about our consent process, please speak to a member of staff caring for you.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you require our assistance.