There are a number of ways to deal with lost teeth, however you have come to lose them. For patients who have lost all of their teeth sometimes dentures are preferred and some people choose to have a crown anchored to adjacent teeth. Having dental implants installed is an increasingly popular option because of its durability and strength.
Dental implants basically act as substitutes for the lost root part of your missing tooth. You can have a single implant placed or more than one and they represent a long term solution to tooth loss. The reason why dental implants have come to have a reputation for durability is that the implants are placed beneath the gum and against the jaw bone. Over time the titanium implant will fuse with the bone in a process called osseointegration.
A replacement tooth can then be, in effect, screwed into the dental implant. Once the replacement tooth is securely in place, you can treat it just like you would a regular tooth. Modern replacement teeth are incredibly natural looking and even your closest friends won’t know that it is not one of your natural teeth.
Further replacement teeth can be supported by the one secured with the implant if you require bridge work because you have lost several teeth. The success rate of dental implant procedures is incredibly high as the titanium used is ideally suited to organic situations.
Getting missing teeth replaced is vital for your self-confidence as well as the healthy functioning of your mouth. If you have lost a tooth or teeth, talk to your Leeds dentist about how dental implants can solve your problems and give you a lasting and durable solution.
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