Trust us: Our implant solutions can be nothing short of life-changing

The use of implants to replace missing teeth can be nothing short of life changing.
It is the best way available of recovering the ability to chew properly, live life with a spontaneous flair and avoid the sometimes-embarrassing moments caused by wearing traditional dentures.
**So exactly what are dental implants? How do they work, and can they be combined with other treatments?
**Implants are an incredibly versatile dental ‘tool’. They can be used in different combinations to support a single tooth, several teeth or a complete set of teeth.
And the test of time has shown results are both predictable and extremely reliable. Implant technology allows a powerful union between cosmetic and restorative dentistry, providing teeth, which look stunning while having excellent function.
Total Implant Solutions implantologist and principal dentist Jonathon Pugh BDS MSc

has been placing implants since 1989 and uses a minimally invasive technique.
**The implants are small titanium threaded pins that screw into the jawbone and are effectively replacement tooth roots. Occasionally, a synthetic bone graft will be required to create a secure fixing point for the pin if the natural jawbone has eroded through age.
**The procedure for fixing four implants to retain, for example, an upper denture, would normally take about eight to nine weeks from initial consultation to having the teeth loaded on to fixings. Using implants does not preclude other restorative dental procedures.