Dental implants provide the ultimate tooth replacement solution, and here at Denpure, helping our patients replace missing teeth is one of the most important services we offer. As an implant clinic, we have seen time and time again how implants change lives.
Read on to find out why implants are regarded for being the most sustainable, toothlike and preservative solution for tooth loss.
Dental implants are the closest alternative to a real tooth. They are biomimetic restorations (a fancy clinical term that means they emulate biology!) This characteristic is hugely beneficial to patients for a number of reasons, which we will explore later in the blog.
Here are some of the main reasons why dental implants are the best option for tooth replacement.
They’re fixed in your mouth
Forget having to deal with teeth slipping and sliding around in your mouth (if you’ve worn dentures for many years in the past, you’ll know what we’re talking about).
Dental implants are fixed tooth roots that your dentist will embed into your jaw. Once they have fused with the jawbone, dental implants become almost as sturdy as real teeth.
You won’t encounter any difficulties chewing and biting. If you’ve been living with gaps in your smile for a while, you might have experienced gum irritation when you try to enjoy your favourite foods.
Once the gaps in your teeth are home to an implant, you won’t have to chew on one side of your mouth or feel that foods of certain textures are off limits.
They become a natural permanent fixture in your jaw
As we mentioned above, dental implants are highly biomimetic. They’re also biocompatible with your jaw and oral soft tissues (and they’re the only dental restoration that this applies to).
The fusing process between the implant and the jaw (called osseointegration), is vital to the success of treatment.
After the implant has been placed, your body’s healing processes will kickstart. During this time, your jawbone behaves as if it were the recipient of a new tooth root. Consequently, it will start to grow around the implant in the same way the jaw is affixed to real tooth roots.
This is arguably the best benefit of dental implants as it means they protect your jawbone from receding away…
Prevent jawbone recession
Another unique trait of dental implants is that they are the only restoration that prevent recession of the jawbone.
Because they are implanted directly into the jaw and heal in conjunction with the jaw, you will be protected from facial changes that would otherwise accompany jaw recession.
Tooth replacement solutions like dental bridges and dentures are successful in replacing your teeth and restoring aesthetic vitality, up to a point. These solutions aren’t biocompatible; instead, they rely on the support of other teeth, and suction (respectively).
Meanwhile, dental implants sit in your mouth organically. They don’t cause damage to other teeth (dental bridges can place strain on the supporting tooth holding it in place), and they don’t cause swollen gums and blisters (which can be a common flaw of some conventional denture designs).
There’s no better aesthetic option than dental implants
Here at Denpure, we take every care to make sure your implant is as natural as can be.
We will firstly use our state-of-the-art CBCT scanner to acquire a 3D image of your mouth. This image offers your dentist valuable insight into your jawbone anatomy, which is essential when we are seeking to create the most pleasing aesthetic result possible.
Your dentist will locate the area of jawbone density most suited to implant placement. Not only will this maximise the success of the healing period, but it will mean the finished result looks as natural as can be.
We will also create bespoke crowns from the most tooth-like materials, such as porcelain and ceramic. These crowns are matched will sit over the top of the implant, giving you a beautifully natural smile. We will ensure your crown’s shade corresponds with the shade of your existing teeth.
We are thrilled to announce that we will be holding an Implant Open Day on the Saturday 10th August. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out about how we manage dental implant cases here at Denpure.
Our clinical team will answer your questions on everything from timelines and the process, to how implants benefit your health, and our finance options.
Better still, by attending our open day and choosing to go ahead with a consultation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
Our discerning patients value transparency and honesty, which happen to be in our DNA.
When you come in for an implant consultation, we will be completely frank about the limitations of treatment, and if it is the best option for you. If implants are a viable option, don’t worry (we don’t give up easily!) We will explore alternative solutions to get you smiling again, and to alleviate the struggles that come with having gaps in your smile.
We understand that it’s a big step to attend the dentist after you’ve looked up ‘Dental Implants Uxbridge’. Our compassionate team of dentists will do everything they can to welcome you, and we encourage you to attend the Implant Open Day prior to booking your consultation.
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