Dental implants are artificial metal roots that are implanted into the jaw bone, replacing the natural root of a tooth. The global market is currently dominated by North America and Europe with the EU being the largest consumer and supplier of dental implants in the world.

One hundred and thirty thousand dental implants are placed every year in the United Kingdom with the demand on the rise in 2023. This rapid growth is due to an ageing population, lack of oral hygiene and poor eating habits. While dental implants are considered expensive, the competition in the United Kingdom has helped to reduce prices due to the rise in demand and number of implants sold annually.

With advances in dental technology, there are improvements in diagnostic care, treatment planning and improved healing times that have helped to drive the demand for dental implants in the United Kingdom this year. Dental implants provide those with one or more missing teeth to replace their missing teeth without having to have dentures.

Many patients choosing dental implants have tooth loss due to periodontitis, a bacterial inflammation that causes inflammation. Another leading reason why this dental treatment has risen exponentially this year is the population in ageing and many patients that have to have their teeth removed are concerned about their smiles.

Neeru Kopal, the Owner of EyeSmile, a dental implant practice in Twickenham, said “We see patients daily that have lost one or all of their natural teeth. Dentures and bridges were top choices until a few years ago. Thanks to the advances in modern dentistry, we can now provide dental implants that rely on a small metal screw that is installed into the jaw bone. We then fix a crown, bridge or denture to the top. They look and feel natural with many patients preferring them to dentures.”

Dental implant dentistry is clinically proven and safe, it's a great opportunity for patients to improve their smile and boost their confidence. It enables patients to bite and chew as normal. When you have a tooth missing, the jaw bone, along with surrounding tissues reabsorb, slowly disappearing over a period of time. Implants are placed directly into the jaw bone, stimulating the remaining bone to grow and mesh around the metal screw. These dental implants restore function, enabling patients to bite and chew with ease.

About Us:

Eye Smile is a family owned and operated surgery that provides patients with professional and personalised optical, dental and facial services. This Whitton, United Kingdom based surgery is backed by years of experience. The doors opened in 2009 when Neeru and Vineet Korpal invested heavily to create a comfortable and relaxed surgery that offers a complete range of services under one roof. Eye Smile relies on the latest technologies and treatments to provide the best cosmetic and emergency dentistry, optical services and facial solutions, helping to remove the signs of ageing and improve appearance, helping to boost confidence. Find out more at https://www.eyesmile.com/.