Implant Dentistry

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What is a Dental Implant?

An implant is a small titanium post that takes the place of a natural tooth root. Once it fuses with your jawbone, it anchors a custom crown, bridge, or full set of teeth that look, feel, and function like your own.

Unlike removable options, implants stay put. They protect your jawbone from shrinking, keep neighbouring teeth in place, and let you bite into anything you like without a second thought.

98%

Long-term success rate

25+

Years of typical lifespan

A permanent foundation for your smile

Three ways we restore teeth

What Is a Dental Implant

Whether you're replacing one tooth or rebuilding a full arch, there's an implant solution shaped around your needs. Here's how we approach each.

Single Implants

One Tooth, Fully Restored

When a single tooth is missing or beyond saving, one implant replaces it completely - root and crown - without touching the healthy teeth on either side. It's the closest thing to growing the tooth back.

  • Replaces one tooth from the root up
  • Leaves neighbouring teeth untouched
  • Custom crown colour-matched to your smile
  • Cleans and flosses just like a natural tooth
Ideal if you've lost a single tooth and want a fix that blends in seamlessly.

Multiple Implants

Bridging the Gaps

Several missing teeth in a row don't need a separate implant for each one. An implant-supported bridge uses a few well-placed posts to carry a span of natural-looking teeth - stable, comfortable, and built to last.

  • Restores several teeth with fewer implants
  • A fixed bridge - nothing to take out at night
  • Spreads bite pressure evenly and naturally
  • Preserves jawbone where teeth went missing
Ideal if you're missing two or more teeth and want one cohesive, fixed result.

All-on-X / Full Mouth Implants

A Full Arch, Reborn

A complete set of teeth secured onto as few as four to six implants. All-on-X gives you a fixed, full arch that never slips or clicks - a confident replacement for dentures, often placed in a single appointment.

  • A full arch supported by four to six implants
  • Fixed in place - no adhesives, no removal
  • Often fitted with temporary teeth the same day
  • Rebuilds bite strength and facial structure
Ideal if you're missing most or all of your teeth, or tired of struggling with dentures.

"Every smile tells a story. My role is to help patients smile with confidence, comfort, and pride."


 Dr. Ahmad Mersal

Ready to restore your smile?

Whether it's one tooth or a full arch, we'll walk you through every option and help you choose what's right for you. Book your implant consultation today.

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