At Clapham South Dental Centre, we have a treatment that is a popular option for replacing missing teeth that is convenient, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing. Dental implants Clapham offer a natural look and feel, securely attaching crowns, bridges, or dentures in place, so that you can have a complete smile that you can rely on. 
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made of titanium that are surgically implanted into the jawbone. Once the implants are in place, they fuse with the jawbone to create a stable base for a replacement crown or bridge. Implants can be used to replace one tooth or multiple teeth, and they can even be used to anchor dentures in place.
Benefits of dental implants
Dental implants Clapham have many benefits and one of the biggest benefits is that they look and feel like natural teeth. They’re also very comfortable as they are firmly fixed into position and shouldn’t shift or slip. Dental implants are a permanent solution to tooth loss, and with proper care, they can last a lifetime. Implants also help to preserve the jawbone, which can shrink over time when teeth are missing. By replacing these teeth, you could even add structure back into your face and look younger!
Dental implant procedure
The dental implant procedure typically takes several weeks to complete. You will first need to have a consultation with our friendly dentist, who is experienced and passionate about this treatment. Dr Aussia is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology and always keeps up-to-date on the latest training and techniques. During a consultation, he will evaluate your teeth and gums to determine if you’re a good candidate for dental implants. We may also need to take x-rays or scans of your mouth to get a better look at your jawbone and determine the best placement for the implants.
Once you have agreed to the treatment, if it is deemed appropriate for you, then you will have the titanium posts implanted into your jawbone and it is to these that your replacement teeth will be attached. This does not require major surgery. You should only need local anaesthetic and, if you are a nervous patient, we may also give you a sedative to help you to relax. The implants will then be left to heal for a few weeks so that they can fuse with your jawbone. After this, we then attach abutments to the posts and they connect the replacement teeth to them. We may need to take impressions of your mouth to create replacement teeth or bridges and these will be custom-made for you to match the shape, size, and colour of your natural teeth. After the replacement teeth are made, we will then attach them to the abutments and this completes the dental implant process.
Caring for dental implants
Caring for dental implants is similar to caring for natural teeth. You’ll simply need to brush and floss regularly and visit us for regular check ups and cleanings. You should be able to continue eating all the foods that you enjoy.
So, if you are keen to find out more about dental implants or any of our other treatments, come and see our team at Clapham South Dental Centre. We can’t wait to give you many reasons to smile!
