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As UK Dental Specialists, we work with all our patients to help them get their smile looking great again and offer a variety of treatments to achieve that goal. One of these treatments is dental implants in St. Albans, a means of resolving the issue of tooth loss.
Tooth loss can be devastating and can cause a significant decrease in confidence regarding one’s appearance. This is our guide to the ultimate modern solution to that, explaining how it works, who is suitable and exploring some of the many benefits that can be enjoyed when a patient opts for dental implants in St. Albans.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants in St. Albans are chosen by many of our patients as a means of replacing missing teeth. They take the place of the original roots of the teeth and are made from titanium. Titanium is a kind of metal that bonds easily and safely with human tissues and that can be relied on to support the teeth for many years.
The titanium implants are placed into the patient’s jawbone, where they provide a base onto which artificial teeth are secured. The procedure for getting the implants fitted is a straightforward one and does not involve any pain as we administer a local anaesthetic to completely numb the mouth before proceeding.
There is a healing period that must take place before the new teeth can be fitted to the implants, but this is relatively short at around two to three weeks. During this time, it is important that the patient keeps the mouth clean and is vigilant about preventing infection.
Who is suitable for implants?
Most people are suitable candidates for this treatment, however there are some exceptions. The easiest way to find out is to make an appointment with us for an initial assessment. We can check the health of the gums and in particular, the jawbone. This needs to be in good condition for implant treatment to be successful. If a patient does not meet these requirements, then they are not necessarily unable to get implants. However, they may have to undergo procedures such as bone grafting before we are able to go ahead.
Like natural teeth
Teeth that have been replaced using implants look and feel very much like natural teeth. They always stay reliably in position, and there are no concerns about them moving out of place (which can sometimes be the case when wearing dentures). In addition, artificial teeth supported by dental implants do not usually require any special care. It is simply a case of maintaining good oral hygiene by brushing twice per day and flossing once daily. This means that keeping the smile looking good is easy and straightforward.
Confidence
Having missing teeth replaced using implants often results in an increase in confidence. The patient feels good about their smile and can enjoy life again. This enjoyment often includes being able to eat freely and enjoy a wide variety of foods. This can be done because the stability offered by implants means that there is no limit or restriction on the kinds of foods that can be eaten.