Single Tooth

Losing a tooth can be devastating. You can feel self-conscious and suffer a lack of self-esteem. Did you know that your tooth could be replaced quickly and easily with a dental implant?

A dental implant is a small titanium screw that integrates perfectly into your gum tissue, just where the root of your tooth would sit. Here's how it works:

1. The screw will be surgically placed directly into your jaw by your dentist. Its shape and material are optimal for close contact and ultimately fusion with bone, providing maximum stability later on.
2. Depending on the condition of your mouth and jawbone, the implant 'abutment' (the crown or bridge that fits onto the screw) may be added immediately after the screw is inserted, or sometimes it may be added at a later date. It will blend in perfectly with your natural teeth in colour and shape.
3. Either way, there will be some healing time. The screw will slowly mesh with the bone, becoming a natural component of your jaw.

Case Study: A patient who had previously had a single tooth removed.

Following a clinical assessment with a CT scan the patient was rehabilitated with a crown fixed to a dental implant. The patient had good bone quality throughout the missing tooth region and bone augmentation was not required. The treatment was completed in four appointments over a 16 week period, paying a complete fee of £1840.00 This fee included clinical assessment of £110.00 which was refunded at the end of treatment, all implant components, surgery and the final crown.

Your implant will look and feel exactly like a normal tooth: no one will ever know, and even you might forget! You will still be able to bite and chew normally, and the bone in your jaw will remain intact over time.

If you have a question about dental implants, and want to ask our dentist why not book a consultation at our Oxfordshire implant clinic?