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Frequently asked questions and answers about dental implants

Here you can read questions and answers about dental implants. Explore our FAQs page here , for further details.   1. Do you see that my teeth are an implant? No, if a dental implant is placed correctly, it will look just like your regular teeth lying around. The dental implants today are very true to nature and are adapted to the color of your real teeth. Normally no one sees that you have a dental implant.   2. How can a dental implant help me preserve my remaining teeth? If you lose one or more teeth in a part of your mouth, it can cause the surrounding teeth to start moving. When the teeth begin to move, it can lead to differences / deviations in the height and contours of the gums, which in turn can lead to dental diseases such as tooth loss and caries. Moving teeth can also affect the appearance of your smile. A dental implant can replace the missing tooth and thus prevent the surrounding teeth from moving.   3. I have tooth loss, can I still...

What are dental implants?

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  For those of you who have lost one or more teeth and want a more long-term solution, dental implants are a good alternative. With dental implants, titanium screws are operated into the jaw, to which the false teeth are then attached. The new teeth are stable and feel like real teeth. Losing one or more teeth affects not only your appearance but also your ability to chew. Impaired chewing ability means that you can not enjoy the food and can lead to other dental problems. If you are completely toothless, you cannot eat solid food.  For more details, read our FAQs here . The benefits of dental implants Replacing lost teeth usually requires a denture that is either removable or permanent ( dental implants ). There are both pros and cons to the different dentures, but if you want permanent teeth that feel real, dental implants are best. Another advantage is that you do not have to have healthy surrounding teeth that act as support for the new tooth, such as with a dental bri...

Dental implants - that's how it works

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Beaten out a front tooth, lost teeth or are your teeth so broken or bad that they can not be repaired or kept? Your teeth are important for self-confidence and your self-esteem. A dental implant can be the solution that makes you dare to smile again. Lost teeth not only affect your appearance, it can also impair your chewing ability and in the long run lead to new dental problems. There can be many different reasons why you are missing teeth. Maybe you have fallen and knocked out a front tooth, lost teeth or your teeth are in such poor condition that they can not be saved. When can they be replaced with new teeth. A dental implant means that the root of the lost tooth is replaced by a titanium screw that is attached to the jawbone and fitted with an artificial tooth crown. The jawbone then grows on the surface of the implant and in most cases dental implants remain for life. At Aqua Dental's clinics in Stockholm and Gothenburg, some of Sweden's foremost experts work on imp...

This is how modern dental implants work

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Dental implants are a very popular way to replace damaged or missing teeth. Living without one or more teeth not only affects the appearance but often also makes it harder to chew. One aspect that makes dental implants so popular is that the result is usually so good. You neither see nor feel any difference between the dental implant and your own teeth. Thanks to today's modern technology! For more info, please go through our FAQs page . What is a dental implant? A dental implant means that you attach titanium screws to the jawbone, to which you then screw an artificial tooth. The titanium that the screws are made of has the unique ability to grow together with the jawbone. The tooth itself is made of titanium or zirconium with a surface layer of porcelain that is shaped and colored to fit in with the other teeth. Dental implants or false teeth, which should you choose? The biggest advantage of dental implants compared to, for example, removable dentures or bridges is tha...

Dental implants

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Dental implants are titanium screws that are operated into the jawbone. The implant functions as an artificial tooth root to which one or more crowns can be attached. Titanium is a metal that has a unique ability to grow firmly in the jawbone and goes well with the body's tissues. The treatment consists of two parts An implant treatment consists of a surgical part and a prosthetic part. In the surgical part, implants are operated into the jawbone and in the prosthetic part, the teeth that are to be attached to the implant are manufactured. Important with good oral hygiene In order for the implant to last a long time, extra careful oral hygiene and regular check-ups by a dentist or dental hygienist are required. Oral hygiene at the implant must be at least as good as at your own teeth. Poor oral hygiene can contribute to diseases of the tissue surrounding the implant. In the worst case, the implant may come loose. To facilitate cleaning, the new tooth is designed so that it ...

Dental implants - that's how a treatment works

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If you have lost a tooth or have such broken teeth that they have to be pulled out, dental implants can be the solution that makes you dare to laugh and smile again. Dental implants can be a good option if you need to replace lost teeth. Your path to a new smile begins with a consultation to see if you have the right conditions for successful implant treatment. For more info, please go through our FAQs page .  Dental implants are a surgical process that replaces your natural tooth root and is an appreciated option for patients who are missing or have damaged teeth. The process can vary from case to case depending on, among other things, the condition of the jawbone and possible pre-treatments. Thereafter, the course of treatment mainly consists of two steps: a surgical procedure and a prosthetic treatment. In between, time is left for healing for both bone and soft tissue. The road to dental implants begins with a consultation. Then you get to see a dentist and tell about you...

What is a dental implant?

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Replacing lost teeth can increase your self-esteem, improve your chewing ability, and help your oral health. With a dental implant, you get a stable and long-lasting solution that looks and feels like a real tooth. Losing teeth does not mean changing your appearance. Missing teeth can also impair your chewing ability, make it harder to feel how the food tastes and lead to new dental problems and more lost teeth. Dental implants have thus become a common alternative for those who want to replace their lost teeth. For further details, read our FAQs page . Why choose dental implants? Unlike removable dentures or bridges, the great advantages of dental implants are that they are attached to the jawbone. Besides making it easier to chew the dental implant also stimulates the jawbone more like a real tooth. You don't have to worry about them coming loose. This means that with a dental implant you can avoid several of the health problems that occur when you are missing teeth in yo...