What is a dental implant?
An implant is a small titanium screw placed in the jawbone that replaces the root of a missing tooth and then supports a crown.
Once integrated into the bone, the implant provides a fixed, stable and lasting solution — without touching the neighbouring teeth, unlike a conventional bridge. It is often a cornerstone of a smile rehabilitation.
When is it used?
- Replacing a missing tooth without trimming the neighbours.
- Replacing several teeth, or stabilising a denture.
- A step in a full smile rehabilitation.
How the treatment works
Assessment & imaging
Examination, 3D imaging and a personalised treatment plan.
Implant placement
Surgical placement of the implant, under local anaesthesia.
Healing
The implant integrates with the bone over a few weeks to a few months.
Fitting the crown
The bespoke crown is fitted onto the implant.
Result & longevity
With good hygiene and regular follow-up, an implant can last many years. Success rests on a thorough diagnosis and careful maintenance.
The implant within a rehabilitation project
Replacing a missing root is not an end in itself: it is what then makes it possible to rebuild the smile as a whole — shape, shade, proportions and function. The smile remains the thread throughout; the implant is its surgical stage.