Welcome to our comprehensive guide to dental implants, the transformative solution for restoring your smile and reclaiming your confidence. Implants have revolutionised modern dentistry, offering patients a durable, natural-looking alternative to missing teeth.
In this guide, we’ll delve into everything you need to know, from the procedure and benefits to maintenance and costs. Let’s embark on a journey towards a more confident smile!
Dental implants are titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as artificial tooth roots. These posts fuse with the jawbone over time (osseointegration), providing a sturdy foundation for replacement teeth. Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, implants offer a permanent solution that mimics the look, feel, and function of natural teeth.
The treatment process typically involves several stages:
Dental implants offer numerous advantages, including:
While dental implants are an option for many individuals, not everyone is a suitable candidate. Factors such as overall health, oral hygiene, and bone density play a crucial role in determining viability. Ideal candidates typically:
Other variables like uncontrolled diabetes, IV bisphosphonate medication and smoking may also mean implants are inappropriate. But speaking with your dentist is best!
Proper aftercare is essential for ensuring the long-term success of your dental implants. Here are some tips for maintaining your implants:
While dental implants boast a 95-97% success rate, there are some risks and complications to be aware of, including:
All these issues are however very rare and some clinics like ours offer complimentary 2-year guarantees so you can feel relaxed knowing help is available!
The cost of dental implants can vary depending on various factors, including the number of implants needed, the complexity of the procedure, and any additional treatments required like bone grafting. Here are some approximate prices at our practice:
Here in Leicester we also use digitally guided treatment so you have faster placements and healing with more accuracy. While implants may have a higher upfront cost than other tooth replacement options, they offer long-term value and durability, making them a worthwhile investment in oral health and quality of life for many.
Dental implants are a life-changing solution for those seeking to restore their smile and regain confidence in their appearance. But here at the Dental and Cosmetic Clinic in Leicester, we know treatment costs can be expensive! So we are hosting an implant open day on April 5th where you meet experts at no cost with free scans and enjoy a 10%discount if you decide to go ahead with treatment – secure your place here.
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