Dental implant solutions for tooth loss
Keeping your own, natural teeth is always the best option where possible. However, where your tooth has already been lost or repair is not feasible we are able to replace these teeth with new ones supported by dental implants. The loss of your teeth can be an upsetting and traumatic process but we will help guide you through the process so that you can feel happy and confident again. The use of dental implants is now a routine procedure with which we have very high success rates, but careful assessment and diagnosis of the condition of your mouth is still essential before we can advise of of the best options.
What are dental implants and what does treatment involve?
A dental implant is an artificial replacement for the root of a tooth.
It is a titanium attachment that is specially designed and treated to allow your own natural bone to fuse to the surface.
The implant becomes part of your jawbone and allows us to attach solid and natural-looking teeth to replace ones that have been lost. This bone fusion process is known as osseointegration and was discovered in 1952 by orthopaedic surgeon Prof Per Ingvar Brånemark, the grandfather of modern implantology. Much has advanced since then.
We can replace single teeth or whole arches of teeth where all of the teeth have been lost with dental implants.
Dental implant placement is also almost always accompanied by augmentation of the bone and soft tissue volume that has also been lost following loss of natural teeth.
I am about to lose a tooth and I am worried
Losing a tooth due to trauma or a disease process such as tooth decay or gum disease can be very distressing.
We will help you get through it step by step. Replacement of a tooth that is about to be lost with a dental implant is now a routine procedure but requires a thorough assessment and diagnosis of the condition of the gum and the bone around the tooth.
If the tooth really cannot be saved, we will do our best to replace it with a dental implant immediately on the day it is removed.
We truly appreciate that this is a difficult time for you, but dental implants can now mimic natural teeth very successfully.
Please get in touch to see how we can help make this transition a positive experience.
I have lost one or more teeth in the past and would like them replaced
If you are missing multiple teeth have often also lost significant amounts of bone and gum volume.
You may also often have a disrupted bite where other teeth have moved around.
We will collect information for detailed planning and expert advice to ensure that the final results of your treatment are as expected and stable for the long-term.
If you need to be able to look good, eat well and not worry about loose dentures or the inability to chew in company,we have expertise to guide you through all of the necessary steps to a predictable result that will serve you for many years.
Please call us to see how we can help. Not all implant dentistry is the same and our attention to detail is known amongst our peers.
Replacement of full upper and / or lower set of teeth
If you have been wearing complete dentures for many years or have suddenly lost fixed dental work due to breakage or advanced gum disease or decay, you normally have a complex problem that requires expertise to solve.
We are able to reconstruct your jawbone and place dental implants to support solid tooth replacements for the whole arch of teeth that look natural and allow you to eat without discomfort.
Such cases can be very challenging as patients who have lost all of their teeth tend to also have lost extensive amounts of bone and gum volume.
We have the expertise to plan and carry out state of the art dental implant treatment that will enable you to function, eat, smile and be confident in public.
How much do dental implants cost?
Contrary to popluar belief, the fees for dental implant treatment are generally unrelated to the costs of the actual implant.
Fees for implant treatment are influenced much more by the complexity of your case. This includes the integrity and volume of the bone and soft tissues in the implant site. It may also include a compromise in your bite stability.
Cases involving simple implant placement in good bone or to replace a tooth about to be lost are generally less costly than when volumes of bone and soft tissue must be rebuilt.
Costs of dental scans, biomaterials, time spent in treatment and provisional restorations to protect the site during healing and shape the site after healing should also be taken into account.
We do not sell dental implants and so do not have a set fee. An accurate estimates for your case is given after suitable consultation and treatment planning.
Do you need comprehensive advice to replace teeth and restore your happiness?
Please call us on 01253 739109 or submit an online enquiry and our team will contact you for a consultation.