Dental Implants

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Dental Implants

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Has your confidence been knocked by a missing tooth? Dental implants are a long-lasting and discrete choice for replacing missing or failing teeth. You’ll be able to eat anything you want, and smile with confidence, because your replacements won’t fall out! Furthermore, your replacement teeth will look completely natural, and no one will be able to tell them apart.

What are dental implants?

Implants are a permanent replacement for missing teeth. They provide a natural look and feel and are considered the gold standard for missing teeth.

Typically, implants are made of titanium and are placed into the jaw. They act as the root of the new crown/tooth and anchor it in place. Dental implants are non-toxic, biocompatible, and safe. The implant blends in with your bone, which grows around it, and the fixture osseointegrates into the implant itself.

Why Should I Replace My Missing Tooth/Teeth?

The significance of losing a tooth and its effect on quality of life should not be understated. It can negatively impact the cosmetic appearance of your smile and leave a dent in your confidence. In addition to this it can affect your ability to talk and eat as well as leading to unwanted movement of your remaining teeth into the gap.

You’ll need a complete examination in order to evaluate dental implant surgery, which includes:

In your consultation— Your dentist will answer any questions you might have about the procedure and will carry out any X-rays and scans needed to determine your suitability for treatment.

Your treatment plan— Your dentist will discuss your individual treatment plan with you. The time it takes to complete the whole process varies on a case by case basis.

Benefits of dental implants

  • Gold standard option for replacement of missing teeth
  • Long lasting
  • Restores ability to chew and speak without hindrance
  • Restore your confidence in smiling
  • Great aesthetics while maintaining natural appearance
  • Maintains the shape and contour of the gum and underlying bone
  • No need for destruction of your natural tooth structure as in bridgework
  • Fixed and more secure option of replacing teeth compared to dentures
  • Can be used to retain and support dentures or replace them entirely

FAQs

With proper care implants can last up to 25 years. Commitment to homecare and regular dental visits are required to prolong their lifetime.

In your consultation our specialist implant dentist will take a complete history and carry out a detailed examination to assess your suitability for implants. Following this a personalised treatment plan will be made to cater to your needs which will be outlined and fully explained to you. You will have opportunities to ask the dentist questions at any stage of the process.

In the implant placement appointment the implant will be placed into the jaw and then allowed to heal which usually takes about 6 months.

Once healed a crown is placed onto the implant to permanently fill the gap.

Usually treatment takes approximately 6 months including your diagnosis and treatment planning appointment, however this varies on a case by case basis.

Your comfort during the procedure is of paramount importance to our implant dentist.

Implant patients are typically placed under local anaesthetic so there should be no pain during the procedure.

As with any surgical procedure there may be pain and swelling following the procedure. This is typically mild and easily managed with over the counter pain relief medication.

Dental implants made of titanium and have an internal fitting in place. You can opt for single implants, or multiple implants if you need more than one tooth replacing. If you have few or no teeth, you might also consider the teeth in a day technique, which uses four to six dental implants supported by a bridge.

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