Dental Implants
Following the loss of one or more natural teeth, dental implants should be considered. Dental implants are small titanium metal screws which are surgically placed in the jaw bone. Once the implant has integrated into the bone, it can then be used like a natural tooth root to support either a fixed crown or fixed bridge (as above) or used to stabilise a removable overdenture very securely. This treatment has revolutionised the treatment of missing teeth and avoids the need to drill into adjacent natural teeth as is the case for conventional dental bridges. Implants may also help prevent the bone of the jaws shrinking away after tooth loss.
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Implants are now considered highly successful and long lasting if carried out with the proper care and expertise.
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