Dental Implants in Camberley
Permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels, and functions like your natural teeth. Free implant consultation.
A dental implant is a titanium screw placed in the jawbone that fuses with the bone over 3 - 4 months (osseointegration). A custom-made porcelain crown is then attached - creating a replacement tooth that looks and functions identically to a natural tooth. Unlike bridges, implants do not involve adjacent teeth. Unlike dentures, they are permanently fixed and do not move. At Accord Dental Practice in Camberley, we offer free implant consultations.
Dental Implants - Key Benefits
- Standalone - no adjacent teeth involved or altered
- Preserves jawbone - prevents bone loss at the extraction site
- Permanently fixed - does not move or require removal
- Natural-looking porcelain crown, custom-matched to your other teeth
- Can last a lifetime with proper care
- Free initial consultation and assessment
The Implant Process Step by Step
The implant process takes place over 3 - 6 months. The implant (titanium screw) is placed under local anaesthetic in a minor surgical procedure. The implant is then left to fuse with the jawbone over 3 - 4 months (osseointegration). Once the implant is stable, an abutment is attached and a custom crown is manufactured. The crown is then fitted - completing the restoration.
Am I Suitable for a Dental Implant?
Most healthy adults with adequate jawbone volume and healthy gums are suitable candidates. Smokers have a significantly higher implant failure rate and should ideally stop smoking before and after placement. Poorly controlled diabetes also affects healing. All of this is assessed at your free consultation.
Implant-Supported Dentures
For patients missing all teeth in an arch, implant-retained dentures provide significantly superior stability compared to conventional dentures. Just 2 - 4 implants can support a full arch denture, eliminating the movement and discomfort associated with conventional dentures.
What to Expect
- 1Free consultation and clinical/radiographic assessment
- 2Implant placement under local anaesthetic (minor surgical procedure)
- 33 - 4 month healing period (osseointegration)
- 4Abutment placed and impression taken for crown
- 5Custom crown manufactured by specialist laboratory
- 6Final crown fitted and bite adjusted