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Dental implant surgery is a transformative dental implant procedure designed to restore missing teeth with natural-looking artificial replacements. Thanks to their secure placement and custom design, implants not only restore your smile but also your ability to eat, speak, and laugh with total confidence.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made of biocompatible material usually titanium, that are surgically placed into your jawbone. A crown is then attached, giving you a fully functional, natural-looking replacement tooth.
Do dental implants feel natural?
Yes, dental implants often feel quite natural once they have fully integrated with the jawbone. The process involves placing a titanium post into the jawbone, which then fuses with the bone over time, a process known as osseointegration. Most patients report that once fully integrated, dental implants function and feel similar to their original teeth. This is due to the fact that the titanium post acts like a natural tooth root.
1. They’re rooted like real teeth
Once placed, implants undergo a process called osseointegration, where they fuse with your jawbone. This provides the same type of support as a natural tooth root, which is why dental implants feel natural when chewing or speaking.
2. Customised to fit you
The visible part of the implant (the crown) is custom-designed to match the size, shape, and shade of your natural teeth. In many cases, people can’t tell which tooth is the implant!
What are the pros and cons of dental implants?
Let’s break down what are the pros and cons of dental implants.
Pros:
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Look and feel like natural teeth
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Long-lasting with proper care
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Preserve bone and facial structure
Cons:
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Higher upfront cost
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Surgical procedure required
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Healing time may take a few months
Why choose Dental Designs Clinic for your dental implants?
If you're exploring options for Dental Implant Singapore, Dental Designs Clinic offers personalised consultations, digital imaging, and custom treatment planning. We tailor each case to ensure comfort, aesthetics, and long-term results.
1. Treatment planning:
We are able to provide dental implants that are fully computer-guided implants. Planning of the implant is done virtually, and the virtual placement is done on the 3D visualisation. This allows us to design and place your implant with exact accuracy, avoiding potential issues that could arise from incorrect positioning. This meticulous planning is crucial for achieving optimal results and preventing implant failure.
During the initial dental implant consultation, treatment plans are made considering factors like jaw bone density and surrounding teeth. Unlike traditional dentures, dental implants permanently fill the gaps left by lost teeth, offering a permanent solution for tooth replacement. Although dental implant costs may vary, the long-term benefits outweigh the initial investment, providing patients with improved oral hygiene, function and aesthetics.
2. Implant placement:
The fully guided implant placement process begins with a digital scan of your jaw. Using digital scanners and 3D X-rays, our experienced dental team takes a 3D impression of your jaw and designs the placement of surrounding teeth around the titanium implant. At our clinic, we use dental implants which have decades of proven reliability, successful quality of life and longevity.
This is followed by creating a 3D impression of your jaw and making a guide exactly according to where the dentist has designed your implant to be placed. The dental implants are placed after extraction of or at the implant site of the missing tooth. A bone graft may be done during this stage of oral surgery if bone material at the jaw is lacking to support the implant. A typical healing period of 3 to 6 months is required for the bone to heal and for the implant to stabilise for a conventional implant surgery.
After this healing period, the crown is placed and the tooth will look similar to your original teeth.
Therefore, using our 3D X-rays, we can determine the exact placement of the implant. The actual result of the computer-guided placement is clearly visible after the implant has been placed in the mouth. This provides you with much peace of mind that your implant has been accurately restored and positioned with care by our friendly and experienced dentists.
We also provide for same day emergency procedures where feasible. If you had an accident resulting in a broken tooth, or if your tooth is fractured and needs to be extracted, our same day computer-guided implants can be done in one visit on the same day. Learn more about Dental Implants.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about dental implants
Q) What materials are dental implants made of?
Most are made of titanium, known for its strength and compatibility with the human body. Some alternatives include zirconia, especially for patients with metal sensitivities.
Q) How long do dental implants last?
When cared for properly, dental implants can last often longer than most other dental restorations. So, dental implants can last 10–25 years or for as long as you take care of them.
Q) When to get dental implants?
Timing matters. The ideal time is usually a few months after tooth extraction before bone loss begins. However, with implant options like All on 4 Dental Implant systems, even patients with some bone loss may still qualify.
Immediate implants may be recommended for some individuals when a tooth needs to be removed and replaced in the same visit. They are dental implants placed right after extraction, helping to preserve bone and reduce treatment time.
Q) What can I eat after dental implant surgery?
Post-surgery, you should eat soft foods such as yogurt, soup, or mashed potatoes. Avoid hard or sticky foods for at least a week and follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions closely.
Q) Why do dental implants take so long?
Patients are often eager to understand why dental implants take so long. The answer lies in the healing process. It can take several months for the implant to fully integrate with the bone before the final crown is placed. This ensures long-term oral health stability and success.
Q) What tooth implant complications to watch for?
While implants have a high success rate, it’s wise to be informed about tooth implant complications. These may include infection, implant failure due to poor bone support, or gum issues. Choosing an experienced dentist and following aftercare instructions reduce these risks significantly.
Conclusion
Dental implants are ideal options for restoring your smile: not just in how they look, but how they feel and function. They give you the confidence to eat, speak, and smile freely, just like you would with natural teeth.
Thinking about implants? Simply leave us a message here and let us help you take the next step toward a natural-looking, comfortable smile.