All about implants
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are fixed into the jawbone. The implants are made of titanium, which is a material that’s accepted well by the body. A crown, bridge or denture is stabilised by the implant and together they form a fully functioning natural looking tooth. Implants can be used to replace one or many missing teeth. Sheen Dental Implants in Richmond offers an implant-retained bridge to those who have three or more teeth missing in a row. The clinic also offers implants that are designed to replace all of your teeth.
How do implants work?
When the implant is inserted into the jawbone, it is left to heal for several months. During the healing time, the tissue and jawbone surrounding the dental implant fuse with the implant, this process is called osseointegration. Once osseointegration has happened, the gum is opened back up and a connector is placed onto the implant ready for a bridge, crown or denture to be attached in a few weeks time.
Advantages of dental implants
There are a number of great benefits to having dental implants.Unlike standard dentures, they are totally fixed, so will not slip in or fall out of the mouth when eating, talking or laughing. Sheen Dental Implants in Richmond can provide implants to people who have no remaining natural teeth. Six or eight implants are fixed in place before an over denture or bridge is added.
Often when people have many or all of their teeth missing, or they have had missing teeth for quite a while, the bone will have reduced in size. This may mean that there is not enough strong bone to support the implant. If this is the case, Sheen Dental Implants in Richmond are able to carry out bone grafting or sinus lifting to ensure there is enough bone in which to place the implants. This means that almost every adult over the age of 18is able to receive dental implants in Richmond.
To find out more about the procedure, or to make an appointment, please contact Sheen Dental Implants in Richmond.