Dental Implants
Dental Implants Eastbourne
Losing teeth can be a distressing experience, and teeth can be lost for many reasons, such as age, accidents or disease. Dental implants Eastbourne are an innovative long-term solution to replacing missing teeth. An implant restores a lost tooth so that it looks, feels and functions just like a natural tooth. Implants improve your smile and give you back your self-confidence.
Missing teeth can also cause problems with biting and chewing food. This is because surrounding teeth may become misaligned as they move to fill any gaps. This increases the strain put on any remaining teeth. Over time, the jawbone where the teeth are missing starts to resorb and shrink.
Unlike other tooth replacement solutions, dental implants actually promote healthy bone growth, integrating with the bone and being osteoconductive. In most cases, they can be placed in a small surgical procedure carried out under local anaesthetic, although treatment under sedation is also available for nervous patients and phobic patients. Please contact our friendly team in Eastbourne to find out more or to book an appointment.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental Implants are modern dentistry’s answer to missing teeth; nobody will be able to tell the difference! They are artificial tooth roots used as a permanent replacement when one or more teeth have been lost. Implants are small titanium screws that are placed directly in the jawbone. The implant acts as a stable support for replacement teeth. This could be in the shape of crowns, bridges or secured dentures.
A full assessment will determine your entire treatment plan from start to finish. Your dentist will establish if a dental implant is the most appropriate treatment for your requirements. The dental team will begin by taking X-rays of your mouth to assess the integrity of your jawbone. The success of a dental implant relies on the health of your jawbone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Improve your smile and self-confidence.
- Enhanced ability to chew.
- Prevent further bone loss.
- Restore the roots and crown of teeth for natural looking and feeling function.
Yes, and in many cases, they are considered stronger. After treatment, you can enjoy all your favourite foods while benefiting from a healthy, aesthetically-pleasing prosthetic/replacement tooth.
The dental implant process can usually be performed by a specialist clinician in a single session lasting just an hour or two.
Once in place, your implant will need an average of 2-3 months to totally knit with the surrounding bone tissue.
When this biological integration is finished and the dental implant secure, a new dental crown, bridge or set of dentures can be placed onto the implant.
In most instances, your dental implants will likely last a lifetime. The dental crown that’s fixed on the top of the dental implant may need to be replaced after 10 to 15 years based on wear and tear, although this can be extended if you use proper care.
Your dental implant should be maintained in the same manner that you’d care for your other teeth. Implants cannot develop dental cavities; however, they can still be affected by gum disease. It’s therefore important to maintain good dental habits and brush and floss every day. As with other patients, it’s a good idea to pop in to see the dentist regularly for an examination and to receive a hygiene session during the same visit. As time goes on you may very well forget that you even have a dental implant!
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