A Dental Implant is in retrospect a new tooth for an old one, says a Birkenhead dentist. Implants are like a denture that needs no removal, glue or soaking in a special solution overnight. A denture is a false tooth on a plate that is fixed to the mouth with glue; an Implant is a false tooth on a plate that is fixed to the jaw bone with screws, so they aren’t so different in some respects. The implant takes a lot longer to fit, it can range from 3-6 months, but it is a permanent fixture that works by integrating the plate into the jaw line itself to make it more natural. The procedure starts with a Titanium plate being inserted under the gum, the plate can be for a single tooth or a row. It is screwed into place and then left to fuse with the jaw over a period of months. The plate has pre-drilled holes in it to take poles later on; these will be where the new tooth sits in position. After the procedure is completed the patient will soon settle into their new teeth and most simply forget that they even have false teeth. They are cared for and cleaned just like real teeth and for all intents should be treated as real teeth. They cost a little more to have made and fitted, but that is outweighed by their benefits, and the fact they need no special care when cleaning takes place.