Single Dental Implant Magherafelt | Gentle Touch Dental Implant Studio NI

Single Tooth Implants

A Complete Solution for One Missing Tooth

If you’re missing a tooth, a single dental implant is a fantastic way to restore your smile and oral function. Dental implants are designed to look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth, giving you the freedom to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.

What is a Single Dental Implant?

A single dental implant is a titanium post that acts as an artificial tooth root. It is surgically placed into the jawbone where the missing tooth used to be.

Over time, the implant integrates with the bone, creating a stable base for a custom-made crown that is designed to match your natural teeth in both appearance and function.

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Benefits of a Single Dental Implant

Natural Look and Feel
Dental implants are designed to blend in with your natural teeth, providing a seamless, natural look that feels just like your own tooth. No one will be able to tell the difference!

Improved Functionality
Unlike removable dentures, implants are permanent and provide full chewing power. You can eat your favourite foods without worrying about discomfort or slippage.

Preserve Jawbone Health
When you lose a tooth, the bone in that area begins to shrink over time. Dental implants help stimulate the bone, preventing bone loss and preserving your facial structure.

Protect Adjacent Teeth
Unlike bridges, a single dental implant doesn’t require cutting down neighbouring teeth for support. This helps to protect your healthy teeth from unnecessary damage.

Long-Lasting Solution
With proper care, a dental implant can last for many years—often a lifetime—making it one of the most durable and cost-effective treatments for missing teeth.

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The Single Dental Implant Process

From your first visit to ongoing care, we’re committed to making your experience comfortable, personalised, and focused on your needs.

Consultation and Examination
1. Consultation and Examination During your first visit, we’ll assess your oral health, take clinical photographs, x-rays or digital scans, and discuss your treatment goals. We will check whether your jawbone is healthy enough to support the implant. If necessary, bone grafting might be recommended to ensure a strong foundation.

Implant Placement
The next step is placing the titanium implant into your jawbone. This procedure is done under local anaesthesia, with optional inhalation sedation, to ensure your comfort. Once placed, the implant needs time to fuse with the bone, which takes about 12 weeks. During this time, the implant becomes a stable anchor for the replacement tooth.

Attaching the Abutment
Once the implant has fully integrated with your jawbone, we’ll attach an abutment, which acts as the connector between the implant and the crown.

Placing the Crown
The final step is to place a custom-made dental crown onto the abutment. The crown is crafted to match the colour, size, and shape of your natural teeth, ensuring a perfect fit for your smile.

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Aftercare for Your Dental Implant

Taking care of your implant is crucial for ensuring its longevity and health. Our implant maintenance programme consists of a 3 month post treatment appointment, 6 month post treatment appointment and annual reviews for 5 years post treatment completion. At these appointments we will assess and review the bone levels around your implants, check your gum health and provide oral health and cleaning advice.

Here are some essential aftercare tips:

Maintain Good Oral Hygiene
Brush and floss your implant just like you would your natural teeth. It’s important to keep the surrounding gums and teeth clean to prevent infections.

Attend Regular Dental Checkups
Regular dental visits are essential to monitor the health of your implant and ensure there are no issues developing with the surrounding gum or bone tissue.

Quit Smoking
Smoking can significantly affect the healing process and the success of your implant. If you’re a smoker, this is a good opportunity to discuss quitting with your dentist.

Manage Discomfort
After implant placement, you may experience minor swelling or discomfort but we will provide your with post-op medication to help manage this. However, if you experience severe pain, contact your dentist immediately.

Protect Your Implant
If you grind your teeth at night, wearing a night guard can help protect your implant from excess pressure that could cause damage over time.

Restore Your Smile Today

With a single dental implant, you can regain your smile, protect your oral health, and enjoy a permanent solution to missing teeth. At Gentle Touch, our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of the process and make sure you are comfortable and informed.

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At Gentle Touch, we truly value our patients and treat each one like family. We understand that being a new patient can feel a bit overwhelming, but our friendly Gentle Team are here to ensure you feel comfortable and supported from the moment you arrive.