An overview of Dental Implants

An overview of Dental Implants

An overview of Dental Implants

Dental implants can provide you with the ultimate solution for missing teeth. Made from small titanium rods, they can act, look and feel like your own teeth.

Involving a small surgical procedure performed under local anaesthetic, the treatment can be fairly quick and painless. Once the teeth implants are placed into the bone they can be used to connect either:

Implant Crowns

Implant Bridges

or even Implant dentures

With dental implants you can avoid the need for dentures and or denture adhesives; they can also provide a solution which looks like it is emerging from the gums.

How many Implants do I need?

With just 2-4 implants in the lower jaw and 4-6 Implants in the top jaw you could be eating your favourite foods such as steak and lamb in no time. You don't need always need one implant per tooth.

How long will they Last?

With good evidence and history to show Implants can last you for 30 + years, with success rates as high as 92% over 10 years, dental Implants are one of the most predictable treatments in dentistry and medicine.

How much will they cost me?

When the costs are broken down over the life time of the treatment Implant treatment is very good value for money. From as little as 3 a day you could have dental implant treatment. There are always cheaper alternatives but no with the comfort level provided by dental implants these are becoming the most common choice.

Does the process hurt?

You are thoroughly numb during the procedure, and after treatment most patients only require the same level of painkillers that they take for a mild headache. A lot of patients return to work the next day and can carry on with their day to day activities.

Is it safe?

The Titanium that is used in dental implants is so friendly to the body it can even be used in Hip and other joint replacements. The success rate of implants is as high as 95% in some cases.

Can I have dental Implants?

One of the most critical factors in success of implants is the quality and volume of bone, by taking a small dose and volume CT scan the implant dentist can quickly assess the chances of success in implant treatment. Sometimes Sinus lift/ augmentation procedures may be required, these can increase the treatment time required but and are normally carried out by an experienced surgeon.

How do I find a suitable surgeon?

The best way to find a suitable surgeon is to look for a dentist with experience and training. It is commonly accepted that Prosthodontic Specialists, Peridontal Specialists and Specialist Oral Surgeons are well trained and respected experts in this field of Dentistry.

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