Dental Implants
A dental implant is the best solution to replace one or more missing teeth. A titanium post is first placed in the jaw bone and left to heal for usually three to six months. Once integrated to your jaw bone, a dental crown of bridge or denture can be placed on the dental implant.
Why Have Dental Implants?
Dental implants are 90% successful and are alternatives to dental bridges and dentures. Dental implants are a fixed tooth replacement option and very strong. You can have one tooth replaced or all of them. Dental implants depend on good bone structure. If you do not have enough bone then bone can be added to support dental implants.
Dental Implants – The Alternatives
Alternatives to dental implants include:
Dentures (removable) dentures can be partial or full dentures
Dental bridges – dental bridges are supported on two healthy abutment teeth.
Do Dental Implants Hurt?
No, the procedure is done under local anaesthetic. It is similar to having a filling in the jaw. After the procedure you may be a little sore for a few days.
What to Do Next?
Contact Perfect Smile Spa on 01708 442114 or email: enquiries@essexdentistclinic.co.uk to have a free consultation on dental implants.