Dental Implants – The Modern Solution To Dentures!
Even though modern-day dentures are far more lightweight, comfortable, and life-like than their older counterparts they still carry with them a number of shortcomings. Firstly due to the naturally changing shape of the jaw bone they need to be continually adjusted to fit, and eventually replaced. Secondly they can make everyday simple tasks like eating and chewing difficult. Fortunately, there’s another solution and it comes in the unlikely form of dental implants. In Richmond, here at Sheen Dental we use a process known as All-On-4. This is where those with multiple missing teeth can have an entire row of life like teeth secured using just 4 implants. The surgery takes just a few hours and at the end of the day the patient goes home with a brand new set of teeth and great looking smile.
So how does it work?
In theory a dental implant is made up of a titanium post which is secured directly into the jaw bone. Over time the body’s natural bone tissue merges and fuses with it to create a strong stand-alone platform. This platform can then be used to house a number of attachments such as a single crown, framework for a bridge, or in this case four strategically placed implants that support an entire row of dentures.
So what advantages does this procedure have?
Firstly by replacing the root structure of the missing tooth, implants stabilise the surrounding bone which would otherwise continue to waste away. Implant supported dentures are also held permanently in place meaning that there’s no fear of movement when chewing or speaking, and more importantly, you don’t need fixatives or glues to hold them in position. Instead they simply snap on and off when required.
The good news is that if you’re fed up with your standard dentures and feel like you need to make a change, then it’s never too late to make that adjustment. Even though prolonged bone loss can affect the implant’s ability to integrate with the surrounding bone tissue, there are procedures such as bone grafts which can be carried out in order to make a sufficiently strong platform upon which to secure the titanium root into.
Don’t let your dentures get you down! Come and speak to us about our All-On-4 dental implants in Richmond instead. To find out more check out our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk. Alternatively, why not book yourself a free, no-obligation consultation where you can get all your questions and concerns answered, giving you the ammunition you need in order to make a fully informed dental decision about your oral future.