If you’re having trouble coming to terms with losing a tooth, or in fact, all your teeth in Leeds, then you may be wise to consider dental implants. Implant technology has developed substantially over the years and has become widely available, and for a fair price too. If you have just lost a tooth, chances are that having an implant straight away not only gives you back a sense of vanity, but also has a better chance of healing more quickly. Essentially, the principles of having a dental implant remains the same- a titanium root screwed into the jaw bone- but such is the advancement in this field with the use of computer technology, pinpoint laser surgery and healing processes, that having an implant is almost as easy as having a filling. Not only are implants used for anchoring bridges and crowns to replace the odd tooth- or if you can afford it, all your teeth. They have revolutionised those of us that wear dentures. In one day, a dentist can insert a series of mini implants that can hold a set of dentures in the mouth true and strong. The healing times of the treatment have dropped radically, which is important in the success rate of having an implant. British dentists have also realised that due to the offers of cheap European alternatives, they have had to drop the prices of the treatment and adopt the latest technology on offer to compete. It’s never been a better time to get an implant!
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Dental Implants in Leeds
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What are dental implants?
Dental implants are small titanium screws that are anchored directly into the jawbone to act as a base for an artificial tooth. There is also a smaller variety called a mini-implant that is used in groups of five to act as a secure base for dentures.
Why might I need dental implants?
If you have suffered a lost tooth either due to decay or disease or simply as the result of a dental trauma or accident, a dental implant could help to restore the natural appearance of your teeth and prevent a whole series of other dental complications. Missing teeth can be responsible for many further problems such as rotated teeth and bite issues, as well as acting as a breeding ground for bacteria, which could cause further tooth loss. Dental implants could also help to restore the structure and appearance of facial tissue that may have been lost due to missing teeth. You can also have mini-implants to help alleviate the anxiety of loose dentures.
What does the procedure involve?
The Leeds dentist will drill down into the jawbone, providing it is in a healthy enough condition to support the implant. The implant will then be screwed directly into the bone tissue. It will then need to be left for several weeks to fuse with the bone and surrounding tissue. The whole process will take place under anaesthetic and should involve little more than a mild discomfort.
What advantages do dental implants have over other dental replacements?
The dental implant is the only artificial substitute that replaces the whole of the tooth from top to bottom. The implant itself acts as the tooth root and then a post and artificial tooth are attached to it; this gives a very sturdy and natural feel to a dental implant. They also last a whole lifetime if properly fitted without the need to be replaced at any point. This can be an issue with other structures such as dental bridges and partial dentures.
Dental implant from City of Leeds dentist looks and feels like real tooth
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
One of the main problems patients have experienced with dental replacements over the years is that they never quite look or feel like real teeth. Dental bridges and partial dentures serve a purpose in restoring to some degree the appearance of missing teeth and enable the patient to eat slightly easier, whilst protecting the position of the remaining teeth. But they never quite feel natural. This is mostly because they only replace the part of the tooth visible above the gum. A real tooth has a root that is anchored deep into the bone and gum tissue of the face. This is what makes a tooth sturdy and gives it its strength.
One dental replacement however, replaces the whole tooth including the root and offers an incredibly lifelike replacement. Dental implants are small metal screws, usually titanium, which are anchored into the jawbone itself to act as a base. The surgery is quite straight forward and once complete will require several weeks rest in order to allow the implants and bone to fuse together. Once this has happened the implant has essentially become part of the bone and plays exactly the same role as the missing root.
Onto the implant is attached a post and finally a porcelain crown which is designed to look exactly the same size, shape and colour as the lost tooth. Because there is not need to attach anything else to the tooth once it is screwed to the post from underneath it will look incredibly lifelike. Dental implants from City of Leeds dentists last a lifetime and do not need replacing like many other dental substitutes.