Dental Implants

Dental Implants at Oakmead Dental Care

What are implants?

 

Implants are one way of replacing missing teeth. A post is planted in the jaw bone to support a replacement tooth. This acts like the root of a natural tooth. Implants can also be used to support fixed bridges or dentures.

 

Implant treatment normally has two stages. First, the implant is placed in the jaw. Then, when the jaw has healed, replacement teeth are attached to the implant. In some situations, it is possible for temporary teeth to be attached to an implant at the time of fitting.

Would implants be right for me?

First, you should decide whether implants could be right for you. Contact us to arrange an implant consultation and discussion and we will let you know the possibilities. Our team will be only too happy to help you with any questions you may have.

If you decide to go ahead, what happens?

Implants have two sections – the post in the jaw and an extension that is added later when the post is secure. Attaching the extension needs a small cut in the gum above the implant. The replacement teeth might be fixed permanently (like a crown or bridge) or attached in a way that lets you remove them for cleaning (like a denture).

  • Implants are put into holes in the jaw with a local anesthetic. You can opt to have sedation for this procedure also.
  • The gum is stitched so that it heals over the implant.
  • Under the gum, the bone then grows around the implant to hold it firm. This takes a while and once this has happened we can then finish the process.

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