HOME   ABOUT US   OUR PRACTICE   DENTAL IMPLANTS   DENTAL SERVICES   OVERSEAS CLIENTS   MENTOR PROGRAMME   Single tooth replacement -     Multiple tooth replacement -     All teeth replacement -     Tooth extraction -     Implant maintenance -     General & cosmetic dentistry -     OVERSEAS CLIENTS   MENTOR PROGRAMME   GALLERY   CONTACT US   LINKS   ©2008 Implant Solutions    Designed and hosted by    Kudos web design    implant dentistry and surgery Our Dental Services » Single Tooth Replacement » Step by Step Procedure 1. Beforehand After your consultation and x-rays some preparatory treatment may be required. If your tooth is still present, it may need to be extracted before the time of implant placement. Alternatively it is often possible to extract the tooth at the same time as implant placement. 2. Placing the implant This is usually a short procedure performed under local anaesthesia. Post-operative discomfort and swelling is rare. In visible areas a temporary tooth will be placed so that you can eat and behave as normal after the procedure. 3. Fitting the new tooth After a couple of months a permanent crown can be placed on the implant. This is a simple procedure with no discomfort. This can be performed at our office, or by your general dentist if you have been referred by them to us. 4. The beautiful result Your new tooth fits and functions just like a natural tooth. Continue your usual dental hygiene to keep both tooth and gum healthy. « Back to Single Tooth Replacement Phone 0800 999 009 38 Broadway . Newmarket . Auckland 465a Devon St East . New Plymouth