How To Fix Broken Or Missing Teeth With Dental Implants

A Dental implant is an artificial tooth root made from titanium, a metal that is well tolerated by the human body and rarely causes rejection. The titanium root is fixed with care into the jawbone to make a permanent fixture for new teeth. The bone is then given time to heal around it until it achieves sufficient strength to hold the prosthetic teeth, usually between 3 to 6 months, depending on certain factors. Once securely fixed in place, a replacement crown is either cemented to or screwed into the implant.

The two main qualifying factors that are taken into account by your dentist when contemplating dental implants are healthy gums and sufficient bone to adequately support the prosthetic teeth. Even in severe cases where there is not sufficient bone, dentists are now able to rebuild enough to accommodate an implant. The majority of people will qualify for this form of treatment, although some complications may be encountered by patients who suffer from health problems such as diabetes, osteoporosis or a bleeding disorder if they are not consulted properly. These are all details that will be discussed at length during your first consultation. Your cosmetic dentist will be able to advise you after a thorough examination of your mouth, as well as some x-rays to see the condition of the underlying bone.

It is also vital that you are aware of the importance of maintaining a high standard of oral hygiene following the process, as the overall success of your implants will depend on this. With stringent oral hygiene, you can expect your dental implants to last between 10 and 20 years, or even longer, depending on their positioning in the mouth and resultant wear and tear.

Despite the invasive nature of implants, any pain or discomfort of the process is surprisingly minimal since it is normally performed under local anaesthetic. As is the case with many dental procedures, some discomfort may be felt after the sedation has worn off, but this can be managed with topical analgesics and/or pain relief medicine. Over this time, some find it easier to eat only softer foods.

A concern of many people contemplating dental implants is the prospect of being without teeth during the overall healing period. Temporary replacements offer a perfect solution and will look almost as good as the permanent implant. Dental implants offer a much better solution to persevering with ill-fitting dentures, unsightly gaps from missing teeth or even disfigurement due to trauma or illness. Securely fitted, they will look and feel so much like your own teeth that over time you may even forget they are there.

You can find out more information about Dental Implants Cheshire and other methods of cosmetic dentistry at our Cosmetic Dentistry Cheshire website.

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