Dental Implants
Dental implants are one of the most effective ways of replacing missing teeth, they are the best and closest thing to our natural teeth. If you would prefer a more reliable and longer term alternative to bridges or dentures, then a discussion regarding your suitability for dental implants may be helpful for you.
In addition to restoring your teeth and providing you with a healthy, natural-looking smile, dental implants also have several health benefits:
Benefits
In addition to restoring your teeth and providing you with a healthy, natural-looking smile, dental implants also have several health benefits:
- The procedure for placing dental implants is relatively short and simple than one might expect, as well as painless thanks to the anaesthetic used, which means it can all be performed during a single comfortable visit like a any normal dental treatment appointment.
- Dental Implants when placed carefully are safe, and will not affect adjacent teeth the way dental bridges can. They will feel at home in your mouth as if they were your own natural teeth.
- Dental implants are integrated into the bone, thus making the crown, bridge or denture attached to them very stable, reducing any feeling of artificial tooth replacement.
- They come in the form of titanium posts that mimic the root of a teeth. The biological grade titanium is biocompatible with your jawbone, which means that not only will your body not reject them, but they will also allow your own bone to biologically fuse with titanium surface, keeping it stable and anchored. When kept clean and healthy it can prevent further bone loss which can be a problem if gaps are left where teeth ought to be.
- Dental implants can be used to secure loose dentures, removing the possibility of the negative side-effects associated with this, such as gum inflammation, impaired speaking or chewing or the general embarrassment some patients feel when wearing them.
What is the best solution for me?
As long as you care for your new teeth and maintain a good dental hygiene routine every day, dental implants will prove to be a long-lasting replacement for lost or damaged teeth.
Every patient is different, and so it is essential that you consult your dentist for advice before proceeding with treatment. Our dentists will be happy to advise you accordingly and help you find the replacement you need.