Dental Implants

We currently refer our patients to outside specialist for best possible outcome and independent second opinion for implants. Patients are free to go to specialist recommended by friends or family.

For more information on implants, please read on. As an alternative to dentures, dental implants have become an increasingly popular method for replacing missing teeth. During this procedure, titanium supports will be surgically fused with your jawbone in order to act as an anchor for more natural looking false teeth.

Advantages of dental implants

• They are extremely natural looking and function as your natural teeth would

• Fusion between the implants and your jaw make them very stable and comfortable compared to traditional dentures

• They last a lifetime

Disadvantages of dental implants

• They can be expensive and require a major financial investment

• The process can be time-consuming and require multiple visits to the dentist

• There is a 5% chance that the surgery can fail

Types of implants

Dr. Sharma will be able to decide which dental implant is right for you, click here to make an appointment today!

• A root form implant is the most common type of implant where the screw is shaped like the root of a natural tooth

• The plate form implant has a flat and long shape and is best suite for a narrow jawbone

• In some cases where there is not enough bone width or height for the root form or plate form implant, a subperiosteal implant may be used. This type of implant is designed to sit on top of the bone but underneath the gum.