FAQs! Part 2Implants

"I wear a denture to replace some missing teeth: surely there must be something better nowadays?"

You're absolutely correct. Dental technology has moved at a ferocious pace in the past few years, and there are many techniques that can be used to improve the lot of denture-wearers, particularly if only a few teeth are missing. Methods to consider are precision-attachment dentures, bridges, or implants.

If you would like to know what's possible for your individual case, then call to make an appointment for a consultation, and discuss the options.

"Fantastic! But what is an implant?"

An implant is a cylindrical or tapered metal insert, made from titanium, which replaces the root of a tooth. Once placed into the jaw, the bone grows into the surface of the implant and fixes it rigidly into place. Once fixed the implant (maybe more than one may be necessary) can be used to support either a crown or a bridge, or a denture, and thus replace either a single, or a whole series of missing teeth.

In our practice we are have an experienced implant team, Carl Manhem and James Mehta. If you would like to discuss the options, then please make an appointment.

Both are members of the Association of Dental Implantology (UK). Their website has some useful information for patients.