Restore Your Smile with Permanent, Natural-Looking Dental Implants
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a cutting-edge solution for replacing missing teeth, offering a long-lasting and natural-looking alternative to dentures and bridges. Each implant consists of three key components:
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Titanium PostSurgically placed into the jawbone, acting as a root for the new tooth.
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AbutmentA connector that secures the crown to the implant.
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CrownA custom-made tooth replacement that blends seamlessly with natural teeth.
Unlike removable dentures, dental implants function like real teeth, restoring confidence in your ability to chew, speak, and smile.
The Advantages of Dental Implants
Dental Implants
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Long-Lasting DurabilityWith proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime.
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Natural Look & FeelDesigned to match your existing teeth for seamless integration.
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Jawbone PreservationHelps prevent bone loss and maintain facial structure.
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No Impact on Adjacent TeethUnlike traditional bridges, implants do not require altering nearby teeth.
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Enhanced Comfort & StabilityEliminates discomfort caused by loose-fitting dentures.
Guided Implant Surgery: Precision and Comfort
ER Dental utilises cutting-edge 3D-guided implant surgery to ensure accuracy and comfort. This advanced technology allows for:
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Precise Implant PositioningReducing the risk of complications.
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Minimised Surgery TimeFaster procedures with less discomfort.
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Quicker RecoveryLess invasive techniques promote faster healing.
Our expertise in guided implant surgery ensures our patients a smooth, predictable, and pain-free experience.
Dental Implant Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a long-term solution for replacing missing teeth. They are designed to look, feel, and function like natural teeth while helping maintain healthy jawbone structure.
Benefits include:
✓ Permanent tooth replacement
✓ Natural appearance and feel
✓ Improved chewing ability
✓ Helps prevent bone loss
✓ Long-lasting and durable
Dental implants can replace one tooth, multiple teeth, or support a full smile restoration.
Single Tooth Implant
A single dental implant replaces one missing tooth without affecting neighbouring healthy teeth.
Benefits include:
✓ Natural appearance
✓ Independent tooth replacement
✓ Improved function
✓ Long-term durability
✓ Preservation of adjacent teeth
A custom crown is attached to the implant to create a natural-looking result.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Traditional dentures can sometimes feel loose or uncomfortable.
Implant-supported dentures use dental implants to secure the denture firmly in place.
Benefits include:
✓ Improved stability
✓ Better chewing ability
✓ Greater comfort
✓ Reduced movement
✓ Increased confidence
Many patients find implant-supported dentures significantly improve daily comfort and quality of life.
3D-Guided Implant Surgery
Advanced 3D imaging technology allows precise implant placement and treatment planning.
Benefits include:
✓ Greater accuracy
✓ Enhanced safety
✓ Improved predictability
✓ Better long-term outcomes
✓ Reduced treatment uncertainty
Digital planning helps ensure each implant is positioned optimally for function and aesthetics.
Learn More About Dental Implants
What to Expect – The Dental Implant Process
A Step-by-Step Guide to Your Implant Journey
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Consultation & AssessmentComprehensive dental evaluation, medical history review, and personalised treatment planning.
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Implant Placement SurgeryTitanium post surgically inserted into the jawbone under local anaesthesia.
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Healing & OsseointegrationA 3-6 month period where the implant fuses with the jawbone, creating a strong foundation.
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Abutment PlacementThe connector piece is secured to the implant.
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Crown PlacementA custom-designed artificial tooth is attached, and the restoration is complete.
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
Dental implants are ideal for individuals who:
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Have one or multiple missing teeth.
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They are in good general health and have adequate jawbone density.
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Do not have medical conditions that affect healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, heavy smoking).
Alternative solutions such as bone grafting or alternative restorative treatments are available for those who may not qualify.
Book Your Dental Implant Consultation Today
BOOK FREE 15 MIN ASSESMENT. (T&C)
Take the first step towards a confident smile with ER Dental’s expert dental implant services. Contact us today for a free assessment and find out if dental implants are the right solution.
Free 15 min implant assessment will be your opportunity to meet the dentist and team. The dentist will have a quick look (mirror only) and give you a ball park estimate for implant cost and indication if you are a good candidate or not.
Thereafter you can decided to book for a full implant assessment consultation with X rays and a more accurate quote.
Dental Implant Treatment Across Tauranga
ER Dental provides dental implant consultations and treatment for patients across Tauranga, including Pyes Pa, Greerton, Bethlehem, Welcome Bay, Papamoa, Mount Maunganui, Otumoetai and Omokoroa. Our implant team helps patients replace missing teeth using modern implant solutions, including single tooth implants, multiple implants, implant-supported dentures and 3D-guided implant planning.
Patients from throughout Tauranga visit ER Dental seeking long-term tooth replacement options that look, feel and function naturally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dental implants replace missing teeth using a titanium post placed in the jawbone, plus an abutment connector and a custom crown. As the implant integrates with the bone, it functions like a natural tooth root and supports comfortable chewing, speaking, and smiling.
Healing and osseointegration typically takes 3 to 6 months while the implant fuses with the jawbone. After this stage, the abutment and crown get placed to complete the restoration.
Dental implants offer long-lasting durability, a natural look and feel, and improved comfort and stability compared with loose-fitting dentures. Implants also help preserve jawbone and do not require altering neighbouring teeth, unlike traditional bridges.
Book online by selecting your preferred clinic location from the appointment links, or choose the clinic in the consultation form to request a 15-minute implant assessment. Alternatively, fill in the contact form with your details and preferred clinic, then our team will contact you to arrange a time.