Dental implants are a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure done in a dental practice. Dental implants are possibly the best option to replace teeth.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are titanium posts that integrate into the jaw bone and then a dental crown, dental bridge or cosmetic denture can be supported to give you teeth.
Why Have Dental Implants?
In dental practice people have missing teeth. Dental implants are a fixed tooth solution. You can have one or all teeth replaced with dental implants.
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. Dental implants do not depend on other teeth to be placed.
Disadvantages of Dental Implants
If you do not have enough jaw bone you may need bone grafting for dental implants to be placed. Very, very rarely dental implants can be rejected by the body. Smoking affects the healing of dental implants.
How long do dental implants last?
If looked after, dental implants can last over 20 years.
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.
Teeth Implants are not necessarily right for every patient. An important part of you should discussion with your dentist about what alternatives might be available. The key questions that you should ask your dentist are:
Are Dental Implants For You?
Find out with our free consultation at Perfect Smile Spa. Call 01708 442 114 or email care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk