1. What are dental implants?
Dental implants are an advanced dental device that are surgically attached to the patient’s jawbone. They consist of a cylindrical and/or tapered post (typically created from titanium) which is attached in place of the missing tooth. A connector (know officially as an abutment), this part is screwed onto the post, onto which a crown (the porcelain ‘tooth’ part) is fixed.
For more information, visit our dedicated page: Our Dental Implant Guide – All You Need to Know.
2. What is the Implant Group and how can I trust the recommended practitioners?
The Implant Group is a completely independent network of established dental practitioners throughout the UK. We only ever recommend those who’ve been vetted, who have the correct qualifications and certifications, and who hold a good reputation in the industry.
3. How much do the dental implants cost?
The cost of dental implants depends on a wide variety of factors, including both provider and your individual oral issues (such as whether the implants will replace one tooth, or multiple). For fuller insight, see our blog: Let’s talk about money – The costs of dental implants.
4. Why do patients choose dental implants?
Dental implants provide for a completely natural smile – covering issues such as lost or significantly broken/rotten teeth that have had to be removed. As compared to dentures, they are permanent and more aesthetically appealing.
5. Can any qualified dentist undertake the dental implant procedure?
Whilst legally any dentist is allowed to undertake dental implants, you should consider that dental implants are a highly advanced form of dental treatment. For optimal outcomes, you should choose an expert in the field.
6. Are dental implants right for you?
There are very few instances where dental implants aren’t medically suitable; even where there is too little jawbone to attach a traditional dental implant, solutions can still be found (usually in the form of dental bridges, which you can read more about in our blog: A dental implant bridge: The what (and why). In short, if you’re hoping to re-gain your smile following tooth loss, then dental implants are certainly a solution that you should consider.
