What are Dental Implants?
A Teeth implant is a titanium replacement for the root of a tooth that is placed in the jawbone. On the top of these dental implants are placed, crowns, bridges or dentures depending on what’s appropriate for your mouth.
Dental Implant Process
After a thorough assessment, including x-rays, CT scan and planning from study models, dental implants are placed into the jawbone under local anaesthetic. The dental implant is left to heal so that the bone can integrate with the Teeth implant.
Can anyone have dental implants?
After the initial assessment, x-rays and CT scan, the dentist will be able to tell you if you can have dental implants. There are only a very few cases where dental implants cannot be placed e.g. if there is not sufficient bone – however this is where bone graft procedure can be used and then dental implants placed.
Advantages of Dental Implants
As dental implants are a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure, thousands of implants are placed by cosmetic dentists and implant dentists every year at an average success rate of 90% over 10 – 15 years.
How long do Teethl Implants Last?
If looked after, dental implants can last 20 years or more. This would mean regular visits to the dental hygienist.
Alternatives to Dental Implants
If dental implants are not suitable for you, you could have dental bridges or cosmetic dentures. Dentures can be partial dentures or full dentures.
Dental bridges are also good providing you have good supporting teeth.
Dental Implants – success rates
What Are the Costs & How Long Would it Take?
- Dental implants take longer to finish due to healing time and are generally the most expensive option.
- Dental bridges are very quick and usually cheaper than dental implants.
- Dentures are normally the cheapest of the three and are a quickly finished treatment.
Perfect Smile Spa is a cosmetic dentistry clinic which specialises in teeth implants. We can be contacted on 01708 442 114 or care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk