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Dental implants have been used for a few decades now and have only been met with more innovation and more success. This will enable individuals to talk, chew, and use their teeth as naturally as before.
They are artificial replacements for your tooth roots that are placed within the bone of your jaw to help support dentures, crowns (caps), or bridges. These titanium implants are like anchors that bond with the jawbone naturally. This creates a stable and reliable foundation for a restoration – typically a dental crown, bridge, or denture – that will match or even surpass the strength of your old tooth.
If you have one or more missing teeth, dental implants offer several benefits over removable appliances, including preventing bone loss, anchoring dentures, and more. There are many benefits to having a dental implant over a traditional bridge or dentures. Plus, the good news is you will hardly notice them once they’re in because they look and function like your teeth!
A dental implant can last for a very long time if they are looked after well. While dental implants are considered a permanent solution for tooth replacement, our mouths do change over time. It is highly important you attend your routine check-ups so we can inspect your implants and detect any complications early on.
Treatment time will vary depending on your situation. Nowadays it is often possible to get well-functioning and aesthetic-looking teeth within a few days or months, depending on your individual case. In some cases, it may be necessary to wait longer before finishing the restoration in order to obtain an optimal result.
This depends on your situation. Most patients can leave the practice wearing some type of temporary prosthesis.
After the procedure, you will be required to practice good oral hygiene every day for your implants’ optimal health. It’s critical that you keep your implants, teeth, and mouth healthy by keeping them repaired. This will include regular trips to the hygienist. According to the Oral Health Foundation, “If your implants are well looked after, and if the bone they are fitted to is strong and healthy, you can expect them to last for many years.”
The surgery has been established for thirty years and is a busy, thriving private practice offering excellent cosmetic and routine dentistry for the whole family. The emphasis of care is on quality and an ethical approach promoting education and prevention. Care for all the generations is a priority and high standards of cross infection control are paramount.