Category “Dental Implants”

The number one replacement: dental implants from Central London dentist

August 20th, 2010

Losing a tooth at any stage of your life is a traumatic experience but few people realise the long-lasting consequences of a missing tooth. A hollow left by a missing tooth will be very susceptible to a build up of bacteria which will in turn affect the other teeth. In this way, losing one tooth can begin a chain reaction that leads to losing many more.

This is why Central London dentists always recommend that you have your missing tooth replaced. This can be with one of a number of dental substitutes such as dental bridges, dental implants and partial dentures. Dental bridges are probably the most cost-effective way of replacing teeth and can last for up to twenty years. However, they are prone to breaking and can limit what kind of food you can eat.

Partial dentures are slightly clumsy and bulky and often used for replacing more than one missing tooth. There is no question which is the most lifelike and sturdy form of dental replacement. Dental implants replace the whole tooth from the root up and are very secure. They do not limit what you an eat as they are almost as strong as a real tooth. And for the biggest bonus of all, they last a lifetime. This means that although you may have to pay slightly more now, there will be no replacements needed ten years down the line and you can continue your life safe in the knowledge that your teeth are protected.

It is also possible to have a series of mini implants that act as a permanent support for your dentures. Ask for more information from your Central London dentist at your next appointment.

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Reliable and stable dental implants from City of London dentist

August 3rd, 2010

If you have ever lost a tooth for whatever reason, you will know just how painful it can be and not just physically. The emotional pain and embarrassment that can happen as the result of a lost tooth can be very significant. There is also the fact that missing teeth can have a wider physiological impact on the mouth and head to consider. This is why City of London dentists always recommend that patients try to replace missing teeth with restorations.

There are a number to choose from including dental bridges and partial dentures but it is perhaps the dental implant that is the most popular. There are several key reasons why the implant has the advantage over its nearest rivals. The most obvious is that it is the only restoration that replaces the whole of the tooth from top to bottom. This includes the tooth root, making it the most stable and realistic of all the dental replacements. This added stability means that unlike some other dental replacements, there is no food that is off limits and needs to be voided for fear of damaging your artificial tooth.

The dental implant itself is a small titanium screw that the dentist will drill directly into your jawbone. Once in the bone it will need some time to set firm before it can be used as a base for an artificial tooth. Implants can be used as a base for one or more teeth which will be manufactured from porcelain specially chosen to match that of the existing enamel. Find out more about the benefits of dental implants at your next check up appointment with a City of London dentist.

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Central London dentist uses dental implant to restore smile

June 9th, 2010

In the past, when a patient had a missing tooth the dentist would replace it with a partial denture, sometimes known as a plate, or with a dental bridge constructed from dental crowns and an artificial tooth attached. These restorations do still exist and are used to some effect but one form of artificial dental substitute is leading the way in terms of realistic treatment and popularity.

Dental implants are relative new comers to the restoration game but they have made quite an impact. The implant itself is a small metal screw, usually made from titanium because it can be used safely in the body. This is drilled directly into the jawbone (providing the bone is of suitable strength and quality, as your dentist for more details). The implant is then left for several weeks or even months in some cases to give it the chance to fuse with the surrounding tissue and bone. Once this process is complete, the implant has effectively become a part of the jawbone and acts as an artificial tooth root. An artificial tooth is then attached to the implant and secured using a screw and post.

This makes the dental implant the only restoration to replace the whole of the tooth form root to tip and gives it its incredible level of solidity and realism. Unlike some other restorations where you have to be careful to watch what you eat in case of damage, a dental implant acts just like a real tooth and does not limit what you can and can’t eat.

It is also possible to have series of mini-implants to act as a base for a set of dentures to clip on and off. Ask your Central London dentist to provide you with more information about how dental implants work and if you could be a suitable candidate.

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Secure dentures with mini-implants from City of London dentist

May 17th, 2010

Mini-implants are a relatively new way of securing dentures to alleviate the anxiety suffered by many wearers that their dentures are going to fall out. They also make eating a lot easier and remove the need for messy denture adhesive strips and gels.

When patients lose several or all of their teeth their dentist may recommend dentures to restore the appearance and functionality of the teeth. Missing teeth cause many dental health problems, as well as removing rigid facial structure that supports the muscles on the face. This often creates a sagging appearance in the face that can become permanent if not addressed. Dentures are the solution to these problems, restoring not just the appearance of healthy teeth but also allowing the patient to eat and talk naturally.

Dentures should ideally stay in place through suction alone but due to gum erosion and the changing shape of gum tissue they can often become loose and prone to slipping out. This can be a worry and make eating a very difficult experience. Mini-implants are small metal screws implanted directly into the jawbone to act as a solid base for the dentures. The dentures are fitted with small metal clips which are then able to clip on and off to the mini-implants as desired. This means the dentures are held firmly in place when needed and easily removed for cleaning and sleeping. There isn’t even a need to get new dentures as the clips can easily be attached to your existing set.

Five mini-implants will be needed in total and can be positioned with ease during a short surgical appointment. They will need several weeks to fuse with existing tissue but could make a huge difference to your life. Ask your City of London dentist if you are concerned about loose dentures.

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Restore your smile with dental implant from West London dentist

May 7th, 2010

There are a number of ways to replace a missing tooth. A dental bridge uses two dental crowns, attached to teeth either side of the vacant space, which act as a support for an artificial tooth. It is also possible to replace missing teeth with partial dentures, but by far the most realistic method of restoring missing teeth is a dental implant.

Dental implants are the only dental substitute to replace the whole of the tooth, including the root. This gives it the extra stability that is sometimes lacking from other restorations. They come in the form of small titanium screws that are drilled directly into the jawbone. They are then left to fuse with the surrounding bone and tissue so that they are extremely firm. The implants then act as a base for a post and crown, which complete the implant procedure.

Single implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth or for patients who have suffered multiple tooth loss and face the possibility of wearing dentures, a series of mini-implants could act as a secure base for a pair of dentures. This alleviates the anxiety suffered by many denture wearers that they are going to fall out at inopportune moments.

Dental implant surgery sounds a lot more unpleasant than it actually is. Although the implant is secured directly into the jawbone, the procedure will be relatively painless. The implant will usually require between four and six weeks to fuse with the other tissue in a process called osseointegration. Once set firm, the dental implant is a permanent addition to the jaw and will last a lifetime. Therefore your West London dentist may need to examine the condition of your jaw and gums before carrying out implant surgery.

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A West London dentist explains the Benefits of Dental Implant as a Restorative Procedure

April 24th, 2010

A West London dentist has recently spoken out on the benefits of dental implants as a restorative procedure. The main benefit he explains is that the patient feels that the implant is a natural tooth, this will come as the implant adheres to the bone in the jaw, which can take a few months. False teeth that are on a plate will always be just that, false teeth, and they will always make the patient feel that they have lost the fight in keeping their teeth. An implant is not just a molar that we use for eating, it very often replaces not just a damaged tooth but a tooth that is also discoloured, misshapen or misaligned. The psychological benefits a dental implant has will often boost the confidence of the patient as well. Being fixed permanently to the jaw, as a natural tooth is, means also that the patient can just put out of their mind the fact that the procedure has taken place at all. With a plated false tooth there is always the constant consciousness that you are wearing a plate, plus there is the maintenance involved on a daily basis. The implant itself will last the patients whole life and is made of a material that needs little or no looking after, even if it gets chipped it can easily be replaced quickly or in some circumstances it can be repaired in part. If it is chipped there is no pain as an implant has no nerves, although a temporary repair would be advisable to prevent any sharp edges damaging the tongue, cheek or lips. The cost is a one off as well, where with false plated teeth there is a constant need for special cleaning materials and glue to keep it in place, it may be more expensive at first, but in the end it will often work out more economical.

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Q and A session on Dental Implant surgery by a City of London dentist

April 13th, 2010

Q. What exactly is a Dental Implant?

A. It is a permanent false tooth that is fixed into place by anchoring it to the jaw

Q. Who performs such surgery, is it a plastic surgeon or a dentist?

A. A dentist is a wide expression, and some dentists are not surgeons. Usually a dental surgeon will perform such an operation. It isn’t a cosmetic operation as such as it has a very practical use.

Q. Who is likely to want a dental implant?

A. Any patient who has a problem tooth would qualify for a dental implant, it is very common in cases where a tooth is badly damaged through chipping or a bad crack, and cannot be saved.

Q. Can I get a dental implant in every town/city or is it something that is so specialised clinics are few and far between?

A. You can get this operation anywhere, as a dentist in the City of London I can assure you most towns and cities have dental surgeries that perform dental implant operations.

Q. Is it expensive compared to say false teeth on a plate?

A. Not really, a plate of false teeth is a lot cheaper than a set of dental implants, but this procedure is really recommended for individual teeth rather than a whole set.

Q. So what exactly is entailed in this procedure?

A. A dentist will remove the old damaged tooth and clean up the jaw line. Then a hole is drilled into the jaw where the old tooth was, a plate is fitted that has a central screwed hole. The new tooth is made by an Orthodontist and fitted with a screw; it is designed from digital pictures of the patients mouth and jaw line. The new tooth is then quite simply screwed into place, and can be used just the old natural tooth.

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Lifelong replacement with dental implant from Central London dentist

March 19th, 2010

As a substitute for a missing or lost tooth it is hard to beat a dental implant for realism and authenticity. Dental implants are the only dental replacement that restores the whole tooth from crown to root and as a result is the sturdiest restoration available.

There are many reasons for losing a tooth ranging from accidental damage to gum disease but whatever the cause it can be a very painful and upsetting experience at any age. If a tooth has been knocked out or extracted due to decay it can be the cause of further dental complications causing pain and anxiety so it is always recommended by dentists to replace teeth as soon as possible. If a gap is left in the dental arc then it can cause the other teeth to move or rotate. This can lead to complications with bite and also increases the likelihood of further dental infection.

A dental implant is a small metal screw that a Central London will insert directly into the jawbone during a minor surgery. This acts as a solid base for a dental crown which will be attached after several weeks of healing and fusing. Once set firm in the bone and tissue, a post is attached to the screw onto which is fixed a specially designed crown.

Unlike other restorations, a dental implant will last a whole lifetime if properly cared for. Although the initial cost may be slightly more than other treatments, you need to bear in mind that once you have had implant surgery you are unlikely to need to spend any further money on future replacements.

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Dental implants, the facts by a West London dentist

February 6th, 2010

An implant is a cosmetic procedure that replaces a damaged tooth with an artificial one. It acts the same as the real tooth did, and is anchored to the jaw just like the replaced one says a West London dentist. They are not a new idea though, the ancient Egyptians and the Mayans of South America used Ivory and sea shells to replace bad or misshaped teeth. They didn’t have false teeth as later civilisations had; they actually drilled the jaw and glued the dental implant in place. Today we use materials that are artificially made and are much harder than the teeth they replace, but the first modern ones were made of titanium. This hard non-ferrous material was first used by a Professor of Anatomy at a Swedish University in the 1950s, Per-Ingvar Brånemark noticed that the Titanium implants that he had placed in a rabbits femur had adhered to the bone. In 1965 after many years of research he successfully made the first Titanium dental implant in a Swedish man named Gösta Larsson. Today the procedure is far simpler and much less painful and uncomfortable, it starts with a few X-rays and then a tooth is sculptured with a screw on the top. This is then screwed and glued into a hole drilled into the jaw; the result is a naturally looking, feeling and functioning tooth that fits in with the healthy teeth around it. The cost is lower than it used to be because of the advances that make it all so simple and easy to apply. It certainly beats having a plate with false tooth that needs to be constantly glued into place every day. The tooth lasts a lot longer, wears a lot better and as it has no nerves is a lot less susceptible to disease and infection. This is all possible because of harmless research carried out on an animal famed for its teeth.

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Dental implant Q and A with a Central London dentist

January 14th, 2010

Q. What exactly is a dental implant?

A. it is an artificial tooth designed to replace one tooth that has become damaged

Q. What advantages does an artificial tooth have against a natural one?

A. It is designed from new by a Dentist, it solves all the problems the original tooth had

Q. What sort of problems are they likely to be?

A. Replace missing teeth  caused by decay or trauma. Like plastic surgery can improve your nose or eyes or eliminate wrinkles, a dental implant can give you a perfect looking, fitting and usable tooth

Q. Is it as expensive as plastic surgery?

A. when it comes to our teeth price shouldn’t be a problem, fortunately dental implants aren’t too expensive like plastic surgery, which often needs to re-done every few years. A dental implant should last you for decades. As a dentist in Central London said recently “we are not as expensive as London”.

Q. Is it painful, during the procedure and afterwards?

A. Not especially so, pain management methods these days are quite incredible. All most patients suffer is a little discomfort for a few days while the mouth heals, and they adjust to the new tooth

Q. What is the procedure exactly? Please be as graphic as necessary

A. It isn’t that graphic at all, first an X-ray is taken of the jaw, and a mould made of the gap left by the removal or loss of the old tooth. A tooth is made to fit exactly into the gap. A hole is drilled into the jaw . The new tooth is then simply screwed into the plate. It really is that simple and only leaves a little discomfort.

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