A dental implant is a small but strong post used in place of a missing tooth root and it acts as a support or base for fixing individual crowns, multi-tooth bridges or dentures.
A dental implant is a small, precision-engineered post made from high quality biocompatible materials that replaces the root of a missing tooth. Once placed into the upper or lower jaw, the implant gradually bonds with the natural bone over time, creating a strong and stable foundation for a new tooth.
After this healing phase, a carefully crafted crown or bridge is secured to the implant, depending on how many teeth need to be replaced. For a single missing tooth, a custom crown is designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. For several missing teeth, a dental bridge can be supported by two or more implants. If all teeth are missing, a full arch restoration can be created using as few as four to six implants, meaning you do not need one implant per tooth.
Dental implants are versatile and can be used to replace individual teeth, multiple teeth, a full arch, or to stabilise a removable denture for improved comfort and confidence.
At Walberton Dental Surgery, we use Anthogyr implants from the Straumann Group, renowned for their precision engineering, excellent clinical performance and long-term reliability. Their advanced design allows us to deliver predictable, high quality implant treatment tailored to your needs.
The loss of one or more teeth can really affect your confidence as well as your ability to eat comfortably and speak naturally.
A missing front tooth has a dramatic effect on your appearance, whilst missing one or two of the back teeth can lead to problems with chewing and normal function. Where missing teeth were traditionally replaced using partial dentures or bridgework, both these methods generally have a negative effect on the adjacent teeth and gums. One of the many advantages of a dental implant is that it does not rely on the adjacent teeth for support, it is an entirely stand-alone option.
Further benefits of one or more dental implants include how they are long-lasting, reliable, and therefore a very cost-effective solution for missing teeth.
At Walberton Dental Surgery in Barnham, we pride ourselves in offering a standard of implant care second to none.
The very best materials and latest technologies will always be available to you during your treatment. We will never compromise your care. Rest assured you are in safe hands.
Our Dental Implant treatments are led by Dr Anna, a highly skilled dentist with advanced training in implant reconstructive surgery. With over 20 years of experience in dentistry across Poland and the UK, she combines technical expertise with a caring, patient-focused approach that ensures exceptional results.
Dr Anna holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery from Brighton and Sussex Medical School and a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry FGDP (UK) from MANDEC in Manchester. She continues to advance her knowledge through regular international courses and will begin her MSc in Implant Dentistry at Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid in December 2025.
