Dental Implants

If you have missing or damaged teeth, dental implants are often considered by patients to provide a far superior alternative to traditional treatments such as removable dentures, or a tooth borne bridge.

Tooth implants look and feel very much like natural teeth, allowing individuals to eat and speak with confidence.

Tooth implants act like a tooth root – bone grows around the implant making it a firm, secure and long lasting solution.

Tooth implants act like a tooth root – bone grows around the implant making it a firm, secure and long lasting solution.

What are dental implants and how can dental implants be used?

The function of a dental implant is in essence to replace the function of a natural tooth root. The dental implant can be used to support crowns, bridges and dentures.

Dental implant retained crown and bridgework benefit from being fixed in your mouth and have the ability for individuals to bite with similar forces that they could exhibit with their natural teeth.

Dental implant retained dentures may be used to aid individuals who have difficulty when wearing conventional dentures, increasing the stability of dentures significantly aiding individuals to eat and speak with a greater level of confidence.

What process is involved in placing a dental implant?

Initially a careful planning stage is carried out, this will involve carrying out all necessary investigations to allow us to prepare a detailed report for you. Further investigations may include xrays or a CT scan.

If you are suitable for the placement of a dental implant and choose to proceed with treatment, the next stage will involve the installation of your dental implant(s)

Your dental implant will be placed under local anaesthetic, your jaw will be carefully prepared to take your dental implant(s). Once preparation has occurred the dental implant(s) can be placed.

A period of approximately 3 months will be required after placement of your dental implant(s) to allow for your jaw bone to integrate with your dental implant and increasing long term stability. (We maybe able to offer several temporary solutions to allow you to have teeth in your gap during this period)

After the integration period has occurred, you will return to have impressions for your final crown(s), Bridge(s) or dentures

After your restorations have been placed you will be shown how to look after and maintain your teeth replacements.

Advantages of dental implant treatment

  • Offer a fixed solution to replace your gap
  • Dental implants can often be difficult to tell apart from your natural teeth with fantastic aesthetics
  • Reduce further bone loss
  • Allow you to eat and speak with confidence

Dental Implants before and after photos

The patient was concerned about the tooth missing at the front of his mouth. Although he had tried other options to fill the space, he wanted something that felt more like a natural tooth, so he opted for a tooth implant.

Dental implants before and after photos from Meltham Dental Care, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Before and after – the patient’s missing tooth was replaced with a dental implant.

Happy dental implants patient at after tooth implant treatment at Meltham Dental Care, Huddersfield, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

Happy patient on completion of treatment

  • D. R.Dental Implant Patient

    I wanted implants because I was not happy with my denture and did not like the feel in my mouth.

    The the tooth implant feels like my natural teeth and I can eat anything.

  • G. G.Dental Implant Patient

    Communication is excellent. Joanna is very competent and Bal's explanation and report was great. I came in without an idea of which way to go and was given a few different options and told what to expect of each option. I was involved in the decison making and we came to a collective decision about what the best treatment would be. The treatment plan was well laid out so I knew what to expect at each stage.

    The end result is brilliant, I can eat what I want now with no pain.

  • R. S.Dental Implant Patient

    Right from the beginning I've been lucky here at the practice, from the front desk to Mr Dhesi everyone is happy and helpful. The treatment folder was very detailed, beautifully presented and explained the process. So I knew exactly what was involved.

    I've gotten on really well with Bal and his sidekick Joanne. I've not had any pain at all through the entire procedure. Everyone seems very professional. I'm even considering further treatment in the New Year.

  • R. N.Dental Implant Patient

    I am very pleased with my new tooth, it looks so natural, just like a real tooth. Not like some i have seen which remind me of granny's falsies.

    Bal and his team were very friendly and professional and explained the procedure to replace my old teeth very thoroughly and all the options to do this which were available to me. They made sure I understood what would happen and how long it would take and also produced a very helpful and informative report I could refer to over the period of work which I found very useful. Even though I had done lots of research beforehand I still found out things I did not know.

  • Robert IrwinDental Implant Patient

    The entire team listened, asked questions, explained and communicated clearly with me throughout the process. No detail was too small for their attention.

    For a patient considering a dental implant, I don't hesitate in recommending the professionals of Meltham Dental Care.

Looking for dental implants in the Huddersfield or Holmfirth area?

Meltham Dental Care is an award winning, modern and friendly dental practice located in Meltham, West Yorkshire. We’re within easy reach of Huddersfield and Holmfirth, and even worth travelling to from further afield within the West Yorkshire area.

Speak to one of our team about teeth implants today – call 01484 850501, or fill in the contact form below.

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