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Tooth extraction was probably one of the first dental treatments ever carried out by humans, but replacing teeth has only recently been practical. Dental implants St. Albans provides the opportunity to get back lost teeth, with all the strength and improved aesthetics that you could want! Here at UK Dental Specialists we have the expertise to provide this invaluable service to you.
Common reconstructions
Crowns
Crowns are one of the most common reconstructions and are very old, especially when you count gold caps from mediaeval skeletons. Crowns replace the upper half of the tooth and they rely on an undamaged and healthy root to act as their foundation. While they can do a lot to restore damage, they don’t truly replace a tooth.
Bridges
Bridges can be an excellent option for replacing multiple lost teeth which are together. Unlike multiple crowns in a row, they are not dependent on any remaining tooth components, but they are dependent on two healthy teeth at either end of the bridge acting as solid points that the bridge can be wired to. These anchor teeth are exposed to additional pressure, particularly when the bridge rocks and therefore are prone to being damaged over time.
Dentures
Dentures are the old school way of replacing teeth. They are a viable option for many people and are far more subtle than you may think, with younger people using a partial denture and it often going entirely unnoticed. What stops dentures from being a default for missing teeth is issues with the fitting and rubbing, both of which can result in discomfort, causing them to feel less natural.
Dental implants St. Albans
An oral implant refers to a sub gum line titanium artificial root that interfaces directly into the jawbone. It forms a very close association with the living bone, fixing it in place and providing a truly synthetic alternative as foundation for a crown.
Dental implants St. Albans combined with the permanence of crowns is one of the most popular options that we use at the UK Dental Specialists, with a very high success rate.
What’s the best option for me?
There are a lot of different factors that impact on what an appropriate course of treatment would be for you, not only the health of your teeth but also your overall condition. Standard dentures are the least invasive and maybe the most appropriate if you have complicated health conditions. Implants are the most complete solution, but require vigorous bone growth and can take more than 4 months to be fully installed.
Getting restorative treatment when suffering dental anxiety
One of the factors that shouldn’t stop you seeking treatment or should not be permitted to push you out of getting the smile you want is dental anxiety. It can be all too easy for a patient to default to dentures or extractions simply to have a short and easy option that is over and done with. But our team takes our patients’ comfort and anxiety levels very seriously, and will always ensure that you are comfortable. Please ask about how we can help you overcome this.
If you have any further questions on how we can help you with a restoration or getting the most of dental care with dental anxiety, please feel free to get in contact with the clinic.