DENTAL IMPLANTS

Are you self-conscious about smiling because of a missing tooth? Or perhaps you’re unhappy with ill-fitting dentures that make eating and laughing a problem?

Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth that create completely natural-looking results. A titanium screw is placed in the jaw bone to replace the tooth’s natural root and after around six months a permanent crown is attached.

The procedure is usually carried out in the surgery under local anaesthetic and a temporary crown is often fitted until the screw has settled in the jaw bone.

An implant can be used to replace just one missing tooth or as an alternative to dentures when all the upper or lower teeth are missing. It is the most aesthetically pleasing, permanent replacement for natural teeth that gives robust, long-lasting results.

Dental implants provide a long-term solution to the problem of missing teeth. In the past, dentists would try to keep or replace teeth with treatments such as root canals, bridges, and fixed or removable dentures. Unfortunately, a significant number of root canal treated teeth fail, bridges require that healthy adjacent teeth be cut down and removable dentures can often be unstable and require the use of sticky adhesives. Dental implants are the answer to all these problems and many of the concerns associated with natural teeth – including dental decay - are eliminated.

The dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth and is made from surgical-grade titanium alloy (Ti 6A1-4V) to exacting specifications. The implant is placed into the jawbone either immediately after the loss of a tooth, or after an extended period of time. If there is insufficient bone, various bone enhancing procedures can be performed prior to the implant placement. An abutment, which acts as a base for a prosthetic tooth replacement such as a crown, is inserted into the implant at the time of implant placement or subsequently after a period of healing.

The procedure

The placement of a dental implant is typically completed in less than an hour with only local anaesthesia. Post-operative discomfort is normally less than that of a tooth extraction. For aesthetic reasons, it is often possible to have a fixed transitional restoration immediately after implant placement so that you are never without a tooth. After a period of three to six months of healing, the temporary healing abutment is removed from the implant and a final abutment is inserted into the implant. A crown or removable denture is secured to this abutment as the final restoration.

Why implants – are they better than real teeth?

Implants are the only truly long-term solution to tooth loss. They will never require root canal treatment and they will never decay.

Implants are secure and comfortable and look, feel and function like real teeth. You don’t remove them at night and you won’t suffer hot and cold sensitivity.

There are other advantages too. Tooth loss often causes bone loss and undesirable consequences such as loose dentures, loss of facial profile and lip support. Dental implants replace the tooth root and maintain bone which supports the structure and appearance of your face.

Chewing with missing teeth or bridges increases the load on your remaining teeth. Implants reduce these forces thus protecting existing teeth from additional wear and tear.

Dental implants can offer a wonderful cosmetic result. In fact, it is often impossible to tell the difference between implants and your natural teeth.

Dentures

Dental implants can be used to completely replace your dentures or to lock them securely in place without unreliable denture adhesives.

Retaining a denture with implants can be life changing. Loose, uncomfortable, bulky dentures can be secured. They do not move around, will not drop down and can be reduced in size leaving the roof of your mouth clear.

Can I have implants?

You are a candidate for a dental implant if you:
• Are missing one or more teeth
• Have failing teeth
• Require root canal therapy
• Have failing crowns or bridges
• Suffer loose or uncomfortable dentures

Affordable price

Dental implants are no longer prohibitively expensive. Franklin House Dental Practice is able to offer implants at a realistic, affordable price.

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Dental Implants Are you self-conscious about smiling because of a missing tooth? Or perhaps you’re unhappy with ill-fitting dentures that make eating and laughing a problem? Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth that create completely natural-looking results. A titanium screw is placed in the jaw bone to replace the tooth’s natural root and after around six months a permanent crown is attached. The procedure is usually carried out in the surgery under local anaesthetic and a temporary crown is often fitted until the screw has settled in the jaw bone. An implant can be used to replace just one missing tooth or as an alternative to dentures when all the upper or lower teeth are missing. It is the most aesthetically pleasing, permanent replacement for natural teeth that gives robust, long-lasting results. Dental implants provide a long-term solution to the problem of missing teeth. In the past, dentists would try to keep or replace teeth with treatments such as root canals, bridges, and fixed or removable dentures. Unfortunately, a significant number of root canal treated teeth fail, bridges require that healthy adjacent teeth be cut down and removable dentures can often be unstable and require the use of sticky adhesives. Dental implants are the answer to all these problems and many of the concerns associated with natural teeth – including dental decay - are eliminated. The dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth and is made from surgical-grade titanium alloy (Ti 6A1-4V) to exacting specifications. The implant is placed into the jawbone either immediately after the loss of a tooth, or after an extended period of time. If there is insufficient bone, various bone enhancing procedures can be performed prior to the implant placement. An abutment, which acts as a base for a prosthetic tooth replacement such as a crown, is inserted into the implant at the time of implant placement or subsequently after a period of healing. The Franklin House Dental Practice use Bicon dental implants. The procedure The placement of a dental implant is typically completed in less than an hour with only local anaesthesia. Post-operative discomfort is normally less than that of a tooth extraction. For aesthetic reasons, it is often possible to have a fixed transitional restoration immediately after implant placement so that you are never without a tooth. After a period of three to six months of healing, the temporary healing abutment is removed from the implant and a final abutment is inserted into the implant. A crown or removable denture is secured to this abutment as the final restoration. Why implants – are they better than real teeth? Implants are the only truly long-term solution to tooth loss. They will never require root canal treatment and they will never decay. Implants are secure and comfortable and look, feel and function like real teeth. You don’t remove them at night and you won’t suffer hot and cold sensitivity. There are other advantages too. Tooth loss often causes bone loss and undesirable consequences such as loose dentures, loss of facial profile and lip support. Dental implants replace the tooth root and maintain bone which supports the structure and appearance of your face. Chewing with missing teeth or bridges increases the load on your remaining teeth. Implants reduce these forces thus protecting existing teeth from additional wear and tear. Dental implants can offer a wonderful cosmetic result. In fact, it is often impossible to tell the difference between implants and your natural teeth. Dentures Dental implants can be used to completely replace your dentures or to lock them securely in place without unreliable denture adhesives. Retaining a denture with implants can be life changing. Loose, uncomfortable, bulky dentures can be secured. They do not move around, will not drop down and can be reduced in size leaving the roof of your mouth clear. Can I have implants? You are a candidate for a dental implant if you: • Are missing one or more teeth • Have failing teeth • Require root canal therapy • Have failing crowns or bridges • Suffer loose or uncomfortable dentures Affordable price Dental implants are no longer prohibitively expensive. Franklin House Dental Practice is able to offer implants at a realistic, affordable price. Contact us now on 01634 577794 / 853030 or email: info@franklindentists.co.uk	Tooth Whitening (also known as 'bleaching') is the most popular cosmetic dental treatment We recommend white fillings instead of mercury silver fillings. We recommend regular 6 month check-ups and cleaning. Implants are the only truly long-term solution to tooth loss, they will never require root canal treatment and they will never decay. We recommend regular 6 month check-ups and cleaning.