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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, this is what will happen.
- Implants are put into holes in the jaw with a local anaesthetic. You can opt to have sedation for this procedure also.
- The implant is screwed
or pushed in and the gum is stitched so
that it heals over the implant
- Under the
gum. the bone then grows round the implant
to hold it firm. This takes several months.
Implants usually 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. You might
have more than one implant. The replacement
teeth might be fixed permanently (like
a crown or bridge) or attached in a way
which lets you remove them for cleaning
(like a denture).
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