Dental Implants Ilford

Dentaliving will design and fit the replacement teeth or do restorative work on faulty crowns, renewing your smile and your chewing ability.

Reasons to Consider Dental Implants

When both the tooth and root are damaged, a great permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown. This solution both looks and functions just like a natural tooth.

• Without the root structure of a natural tooth, the jawbone can shrink making your face look older
• There are no loose parts. The replacement tooth is stable and comfortable
• Normally, it will serve its owner for life
• Dental Implants LOOK and FEEL like natural teeth

What is a Dental Implant?

It is a small titanium screw that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. They can be placed in either the upper or lower jaws. Due to the biocompatible properties of titanium, a dental implant fuses with the bone and becomes a good anchor for the replacement tooth. They can be used in solutions for replacing single or multiple missing teeth.

Many people who consider these have removable, conventional dentures for lower and upper jaws, or have removable bridges. These people experience a significant improvement in their ability to chew food comfortably after their dental implant treatment.

The Dental Implant Procedure

The team usually includes either a periodontist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and a prosthodontist or general dentist who designs and fits the replacement teeth or permanent bridge. Our dentist will design and fit the replacement teeth or do restorative work on faulty crowns all in one office.

At the first appointment, we use an X-ray to determine if the jaw bone is adequate to hold the titanium posts. Models of the mouth are often made using a soft, pliable plastic compound. These models show where the gaps are located and provide measurements for a replacement tooth or a bridge. Treatment is complicated and takes meticulous planning for the great results. Today, they are being placed often only require one surgical procedure using a local anesthetic and sedative.

Is Old Age a Problem?

Occasionally, older patients express concern that their age may prevent them from enjoying the benefits. However, health is more of a determining factor than age. If you’re healthy enough to have a tooth extracted, you’re probably healthy enough to receive them. Certain chronic diseases may contraindicate dental implant treatment. The dentist will determine if you are a candidate for dental implants after a careful evaluation of your dental and health history.

How Will Dental Implants Affect My Life?

Dental implant-supported replacement teeth look, feel and function like natural teeth. This means that you can eat and drink whatever you choose. But most importantly, they improve quality of life in a very concrete way. People who have felt embarrassed and worried because of their tooth problems are often overwhelmed by what new permanent teeth can do for their self-esteem.

At dentaliving we restore implants using the Neoss and strauman system.