How Dental Implants Can Help You In 2016
When it comes to huge improvements in dentistry nothing compares to dental implants in Richmond which have seen an amazing transformation over the past couple of decades and now offer all kinds of affordable solutions for people with missing teeth. If one of your New Year resolutions is to restore your smile then read on to find out more about how dental implants could help you.
All about dental implants
Dental implants are surgically implanted into the jawbone and during the healing process the surrounding bone and tissues grow over the titanium implant securing it permanently in the mouth. It’s this process which makes dental implants a stand out solution from other restorative treatments, since the implant takes on the function of a tooth root, stabilising the false tooth and stimulating the jaw bone, putting a halt to the bone loss which naturally occurs when teeth are lost. The exposed portion of the metal implant is then covered with a crown that is custom made and coloured to match your other teeth, for a seamless natural smile which functions perfectly in your mouth. For many patients this one treatment can last for the rest of their life, making dental implants an affordable and long term solution to missing teeth.
Benefits of dental implants
The benefits of dental implants are many, especially when compared with other tooth replacement treatments, and include the following:
- Patients can eat, smile, and talk as usual
- Long lasting solution to missing teeth
- Stabilises the jawbone and puts a halt to bone loss
- Supports other teeth and improves oral health
- No more worries about ill fitting dental devices
Replaces one or more missing teeth
The dental implant procedure takes many months from start to finish although the majority of this is time spent waiting for the bone and soft tissues to fuse with the implant. A single implant and crown is used to replace just one missing tooth and can take up to 9 months or even longer depending on the individual and their body’ ability to heal. Where several consecutive teeth are missing then we recommend that a patient has bridge work fitted which is attached to dental implants at either end. Not only is this more cost effective than individual dental implants but it also means less time spent in surgery.
Dentures have long been the treatment for replacing whole arches of missing teeth but many denture wearers are unhappy with the fit of their dentures. However the good news is that we can also use just a few dental implants to secure a denture into the mouth and prevent it from slipping and sliding around. Known as implant retained dentures, this method of treatment also helps retain the structure of the jawbone and gives the patient more freedom when it comes to their food choices.
If you’d like to know more about how a dental implant in Richmond could help you this year, then we invite you to come and speak with us at a free implant consultation. You’ll get to meet Dr. Harmit Kalsi and the team, take a tour of the facilities, and get all your questions answered. Call us today on 020 8876 5277 to book your consultation or contact us online at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk.