What would you say if we told you we could give you a brand new smile in just one day? If you thought you’d have to wait months for a new smile, think again! With All-on-4 we can transform your look in a single day.
About All-on-4
All-on-4 is an innovative implant system, which is capable of creating a new smile in just one day. This system is unlike traditional implant treatment because it uses just four implants to anchor a new arch of teeth. Usually, between 6 and 10 implants are required. The other difference is that the two implants at the back of the jaw are placed at 45-degree angles, rather than a 90-degree angle.
Traditionally, when you have dental implants fitted, your dentist will place the implants, and they will then be left to heal for 3-8 months. Once healing is complete, the new teeth are then attached. With All-on-4, the teeth can be fitted on the same day as the implants, and this means that you can show off your new smile immediately.
Who is All-on-4 ideal for?
All-on-4 is ideally suited to patients who have a large number of missing teeth. It’s a great choice for people who want to enjoy the benefits of dental implants without waiting for months to reap the rewards. It’s also a fantastic option for patients who have may have experienced problems with dentures in the past. With this treatment, the new teeth are anchored by implants, which act as a tooth root. There’s no risk of the teeth coming loose, and you’ll be able to eat whatever you want.
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The very idea of having a piece of metal inserted into the jaw bone sounds awfully painful and to those that don’t like going to the dentists in the first place, this must sound terrifying. When dental implants first came onto the scene, the operation could leave you looking like something out of a horror movie for months. Now however, technology has developed immensely and having this treatment has become easy, fairly pain-free and very widespread- you will find most dentists in Leeds offering you this treatment today. And the benefits of having it done are amazing, not just to the way you look and smile, but for the health of your mouth as well. When you lose a tooth, it’s important to replace it so that you can retain the structure of your face and to maintain the mouth’s occlusion (bite). It’s also important to prevent further things from going wrong after tooth loss- movement to the other teeth, infection and gum disease. Having an implant will last you for life and be the perfect foundation with which to house the new tooth. It can also help to retain other fittings in the mouth such as bridges and crowns. But for those that wear dentures, the dental implant has proved to be heavenly. Four or five in the mouth will enable the dentures to lock solidly and give extra freedom to the wearer who will be safe in the knowledge that they are not going to fall out.
Imagine if you could have your missing teeth replaced by teeth that are so realistic looking and so securely housed in your mouth that not only will your closest intimates not notice that they are not natural, but you will forget that you ever lost any teeth. It might have seemed like a pipe dream a while ago but thanks to incredible advances in technology that have affected the way that dentists work, it is possible for you to have this.
Your mouth is a sensitive organ which requires a great deal of care in order to ensure smooth functioning. The activities which you mouth are involved in include eating, drinking and talking and taking care of your mouth essentially means making sure that you are able to carry out those activities with comfort and ease. Sometimes though, dental treatments are required to correct problems in the mouth.
There is no doubt that our teeth take a battering over time. They can wear, crack, discolour or even suffer from decay. According to a dentist in central Leeds, this is the time to take action to prevent further complications. If you have regular visits to the dentist, most of these problems will be spotted and a course of action decided upon. In some cases, crowns may be recommended; they cover an existing tooth that has been damaged or can be fitted to an implant. If a cavity has formed through poor oral hygiene, a root canal may be needed to save the tooth after which, a crown can be fitted to restore the look and strength. Crowns may also be recommended in the case of cracking or wear. The procedure is a fairly painless. You will be put under a local anaesthetic and the tooth shaped to accommodate the new tooth and moulds will be taken of the mouth so that a crown can be made that perfectly fits the tooth and mouth. This will take a couple of weeks, so you will be fitted a temporary crown during this time. When it arrives, the crown will be bonded into place with dental cement. For the vain amongst us with money to burn, crowns can be made from various materials. Porcelain or ceramic are the natural choice, though crowns can be moulded in gold. They are durable, lasting up to 15 years and costs vary, depending on your choice, but can start anywhere from £150.
A Bridge is a crossing over a natural gap in the terrain, and a Dental Bridge is based on that same technology, explains a City of Leeds dentist. Often we lose a tooth or two through an accident or infection, but a denture or a Dental Implant isn`t the answer. This is where a Dental Bridge comes in; it is basically an artificial permanently fixed tooth or teeth. You will need good teeth either side of the gap that is being filled; these are the `Anchors` for your bridge. Digital pictures are taken along with an X-ray, and this is sent to an orthodontist for the bridge to be made. It is made to order specifically for your mouth, it is made from a ceramic formula that looks and works exactly like a real tooth. Even the colour is coded to fit in with your other teeth and make the bridge look natural. Your dentist will need to prepare the` anchor teeth` in order to fit it, to do this they will file down the teeth to allow the bridge to fit over them. In affect they will be the holding points for your false tooth or teeth. Almost immediately the bridge will be usable, and the other good news is that you treat it just like the old tooth. You clean and floss it just the same as before, and it will be also free from infection as it is a nerve free zone. It is a preferable alternative to a denture or an implant which can take up to 6 months to fit
