Dental implants may sound like a major treatment, but the reality is that the process is routine. Implants are a regular treatment in the case of tooth loss, either through severe gum disease or maybe just an accident.
When a tooth is missing, a dental implant replaces it. The process involves fitting a titanium screw into the jawbone and using it as a kind of artificial tooth root. The dentist fastens an extension or a dental crown onto this screw to create a functioning, natural but artificial tooth.
Our superb oral surgery team is led by our Specialist oral surgeon Richard Simons, he is joined by Gerry Van Deventer and Richard Umasuthan. This highly experienced team have over 60 years experience between them.
They have extensive knowledge and skill in restoring smiles and have expertly fitted dental implants for many patients.
The process is completely routine and can usually be finished in just two to three appointments. After the screw is inserted into the jaw, an abutment is fastened to the top. After a period of rest to allow the mouth to heal, the implant crown is attached to the implant. It is carefully matched in colour to the rest of the teeth.
If you are worried by the procedure we are able to carry much of the work out under sedation.
Dental Implants are a great treatment for tooth loss because as well as the reduced functionality that tooth loss can cause, and the risk of further problems, it can also impact wellbeing.
Lacking confidence in social situations is an often overlooked side effect of dental health problems. But implants can restore confidence by creating the illusion of a full set of teeth.
When it comes to caring for dental implants, it isn’t much different than caring for natural teeth. The implants may be artificial but they are more or less permanent. The better you look after them the longer they will last.
Good treatment involves regular brushing – electric toothbrushes are more effective – flossing using mouthwash and regular hygienist visits. If you care for them correctly, there is no reason why implants cannot last 15 years and more.
“For someone who has to reach for the smelling salts when visiting the dentist I am amazed at how quickly, professionally and painless my first implant was. I would do it all again. So grateful.”
We are now obliged to carry out all NHS treatment on under 12’s using inhalation sedation only.
This limits the types of treatment that we may be able to carry out on NHS contract, and regrettably we cannot guarantee that we will be able to complete all of the treatment you have been referred for.
We remain compliant with National ‘IACSD’ sedation guidelines which allow us the clinical freedom to use -where necessary -alternative ‘advanced’ sedation techniques on a non- NHS (private) basis.
If it looks like treatment will not be successful under ‘basic’ sedation, the options will be to refer you onward to Community Dental Service or Hospital (where facilities allow) or back to your own dentist for the treatment to be attempted under local anasethetic, or to discuss re-referral on a private basis.
We wish to make clear that this situation is purely as a result of NHS commissioning and completely beyond our control, but assure you of our best efforts in continuing to provide high standards in NHS treatment where possible.
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