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Dental implants from Central Leeds dentists restore smiles

Friday, November 12th, 2010

If you loose a tooth it is vital that it is replaced. The functional reasons are obvious: for ease of speech and eating and drinking. Aesthetics are important too as having a missing tooth can knock your confidence. Dental implants offer a lasting durable solution to this.

Teeth can be lost through a one-off accident, as a result of decay or disease or simply old age. Fitting a denture or fixed bridge has been the most common remedy but people are increasingly turning to dental implants. Dental implants act as a substitute for the root portion of your lost tooth. Made from titanium, they are secured to the jaw using a pre-drilled socket with the ultimate aim being osseointegration where the implant fuses with the surrounding bone. The new tooth is given a stable support using this method.

Your dentist will assess the area for any debris or decay and then take an x-ray or CT scan. A small incision will be made in the jaw under local anaesthetic and the titanium implant will be firmly installed before the gum is stitched back up. Following a ‘healing period’ where a temporary tooth may be worn, the replacement is attached to the implant.

Being fully integrated into the jaw, replacements which use dental implants provide a long-term, secure solution to tooth loss and can be cleaned just like normal teeth. With the right care, they can last a lifetime. They are more practical than dentures and allow you to continue your normal eating and drinking habits while giving you a winning smile that won‘t affect your speech. Contact your Central Leeds dentist today to see how dental implants can solve your missing tooth problem.