Do you have one or more missing teeth? Are you looking to restore your appearance with a solution that is natural and permanent? Dental implants can improve your ability to speak and chew with confidence, so you no longer struggle with certain foods, or are often last to finish when sharing a meal with others.
About dental implants
Dental implants are a long-lasting way to replace one or more missing or damaged teeth without needing to rely on neighbouring teeth for support. They provide a more natural and permanent solution compared to bridges or dentures and can even be used to secure dentures in place. Implants can replace teeth at the front or back of your mouth.
The procedure involves placing a small titanium post or frame into the jawbone, which acts as an artificial tooth root. Once healed, this creates a strong, stable base for a replacement tooth such as a crown to be attached.
Because the implant fuses securely with the bone, it helps maintain jaw structure while offering exceptional durability and function. The result is a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and performs much like a natural tooth.
Are dental implants right for you?
If you have missing teeth and are looking to improve your ability to speak and chew normally, then dental implants could help you. If your gums are healthy and you have bone to support the implant, then you could be an ideal candidate for dental implants.
Some of the benefits of dental implants include:
• Enhanced appearance, helping restore your smile
• Improved function – implants make it easier to eat and chew
• They help you gain confidence with your smile
• They’re convenient
• They’re made to last
• Improved oral health
Meet Dr Andrew Brown
Dr Andrew Brown BDS MBA, Fellow of the ITI (International Team for Implantology) - the pre-eminent global professional body for implant dentists — is Senior Lead Clinician with Lumino The Dentists, based at Burton & Brown Dental Practice in central Wellington. With over 25 years’ experience in implant dentistry and complex oral rehabilitation, Dr Brown is trusted for natural, long-term results.
In designing what is best for you, we base our treatment on three basic principles:
- Preserve - we try to keep as many of your own teeth as we can.
- Support - we support with implants the teeth you have remaining.
- Maintain - we make it easier for you to look after teeth for the future.
