What exactly are dental implants?

A dental implant is a small screw inserted into the jawbone.  Generally the screws are made of titanium, a neutral type of metal generally accepted by the human body, which is used in a wide range of surgical procedures. The dental implant is fixed into the mandible and with time, the jawbone integrates with the surface of the implant.  This process is called osseo-integration The dental implant will be firmly anchored by this natural bone growth. There are many sorts of implants available, but the variety that’s best for you depends on a number of factors such as your dental condition, how much you wish to spend and your aesthetic preference.  Forest&Ray’s skilled dentists can always help to choose the one which is best for your circumstances.  An X-ray will have to be taken; this will show the amount of bone remaining.  The amount of bone is important because this determines the space available for the implants. After this it’s possible to decide which implant is the most suitable for your particular case.

How long does implantation take and how many times will I have to go the dentist?

After the initial consultation, Forest&Ray will send you a treatment plan within a couple of days. If you decide to go ahead with the work, then you can make an appointment for the implantation in London.  We also offer the option of saving even more money by having the surgery done in Budapest.  Ten days after implantation, you should come back to Forest&Ray for a check-up which may also include removal of stitches and taking an X-ray This check up can be done by any suitably qualified dentist instead, if it saves you making a special trip to London. Then, four months after the implantation, the dentist will uncover the implant and place a temporary healing abutment on the implant. The impression or mould  for the final crown is then taken. A fortnight to three weeks later the permanent abutment will have set on the implant and the final crown can then be fitted as well.