Single Tooth Implant in Leicester

There is no better replacement for a missing tooth than a dental implant.

Their chewing power, strength and aesthetic are unmatched with it comes to rebuilding your smile.

Dental implants are a special kind of tooth replacement treatment, as they are the only restoration that can permanently improve your smile and oral health. Once they are placed within the jaw, implants create stimulation for the jawbone, allowing it to remain strong and full-bodied. This helps to maintain the structure of your lower face.

Benefits of single tooth implants

• Protect your jawbone.
• Help to keep your face looking youthful (they prevent jaw atrophy).
• Permanent (with good care).
• Look and feel like natural teeth.
• Give you excellent chewing and biting functions.

Your implant treatment journey

• Consultation: A comprehensive consultation is needed before treatment. Your dentist will give you a full breakdown of what to expect and the treatment timeline.
• Implant preparation: X-rays, CBCT scans and digital photos are taken.
• Implant surgery: The implants are fitted under local anaesthetic. Your jaw will enter a healing period of 3-9 months, during which the jaw grows around the implant.
• Restoration: A bespoke crown is placed over the implant.

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