A dental implant is a fixture placed into the jawbone (this is usually a screw), this implant acts as a support or anchor for a replacement tooth, bridge, or set of teeth.
Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
What are dental implants made of?
Dental implants are typically made of titanium, a biocompatible (not harmful or toxic to living tissue) material that is accepted by the body and serves as a solid and durable foundation for replacement teeth. Your natural bone locks the implant into place by fusing (attaching itself) to the implant.
Types of dental implants
Standard dental implants
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The entire process can take many months from start to finish. Much of that time is devoted to healing and waiting for the growth of new bone in your jaw.
Cost of dental implants
There are varying factors to take into consideration; a consultation with your dental healthcare professional will confirm the cost of your procedure.
Dental implants payment plans (once Nova is operating with 18 months interest free we can include this)
Ask your Maven clinic about our NOVA 18 month interest free option!
Are dental implants safe?
Dental implant materials are completely risk-free and don’t carry any chance of infection to a healthy adult.
In some instances where a patient may have diabetes, osteoporosis, is a smoker or drinks alcohol frequently, there may be some risk factors to consider; talk to your dental healthcare professional. What are the risks of dental implants? (not sure if we want to include this as a heading, but could always fluff it up with a consult your dentist or