What are dental implants?
By Hassan Kamal on 7th May 2025
If you are missing one or more teeth and are looking for a permanent, natural-looking solution, dental implants might be exactly what you need. At Nothing But The Tooth Dental Practice in Sutton Coldfield, we believe in giving our patients confidence in a strong smile that lasts, and implants are one of the most advanced ways to do just that.
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots, typically made from biocompatible titanium. They’re placed directly into the jawbone, where they serve as a stable foundation for replacement teeth such as crowns, bridges, or dentures. Once the implant has fused with the bone, it functions just like a natural tooth root – strong, secure, and virtually undetectable.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
There’s a reason dental implants are considered the gold standard for tooth replacement. Take a look at some of the key benefits.
- Natural Appearance: Implants are designed to look and feel like your natural teeth, from root to crown. This not only restores the appearance of your smile, but also supports natural biting, chewing and speaking.
- Stable and Secure: Unlike traditional dentures, implants don’t move or slip, meaning you can eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
- Long-Lasting Results: With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, implants can last for many years, often decades.
- Jawbone Protection: When a tooth is lost, the jawbone in that area begins to shrink. Implants help prevent this by stimulating the bone and maintaining facial structure.
- Preserve Healthy Teeth: Alternative solutions, such as bridges, rely on the presence of adjacent healthy teeth, and require us to drill these teeth,
compromising their long term outlook. If something goes wrong with a support tooth for a bridge, the whole bridge is compromised. Implants are standalone solutions, so the rest of your smile stays intact.
At Nothing But The Tooth in Sutton Coldfield, our implant treatments are led by Dr. Hassan Kamal, with precision placement and personalised care every step of he way.
If you’re ready to explore a lasting solution for missing teeth, please book a consultation and find out if dental implants are right for you.
