What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a permanent replacement for a lost tooth. Each element of a natural tooth is replicated by hard-wearing restorations in the implant process. First a titanium screw is implanted into the jaw bone to act as a new root for your tooth. Over time, this implant will fuse with the jawbone, providing a strong and stable foundation for your new tooth.
Next an abutment (or connector) is fixed to the implant which provides the support for the dental crown (or prosthetic tooth). The implant process leaves you with a replenished smile and your new dental crown or crowns look and feel completely natural.
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Why choose Dental Implants?
Whether you are looking to replace missing teeth or a single tooth, we can use dental implants to provide stable and supported replacements for life. Implants allow you to regain the look, feel and function of natural teeth, without the worry that your restoration will slip or fail.
A missing tooth can significantly affect the way you eat, speak, and feel. A gap can cause your facial shape to lose structure, as your gum can shrink, and remaining teeth move over time. Dental implants not only restore your smile, but they can also greatly improve your quality of life and self-confidence. You no longer need to worry about avoiding certain foods and can feel happy about showing off your smile again.
What dental implant treatments are available to me?
Our team of dentists are advanced practitioners of dental implant treatments. This means we can perform more complex procedures as well as simple single tooth implants.
At The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic we offer immediate implant placement. This is ideal for patients who require a planned dental extraction as we can fill the gap with a natural-looking implant straight away. This means no one needs to know that you ever had a tooth removed and the replacement will look just like your natural tooth.
We also offer implant retained dentures and implant retained bridges – a great solution for patients who have lost multiple teeth or have lost an entire arch of upper or lower teeth. While implant retained dentures are removable, implant retained bridges are fixed in place, offering a permanent replacement to your lost teeth.
Occasionally additional treatments are needed prior to implants being placed in the jawbone. This is often due to bone loss (or shrinkage). In such cases, we can perform a number of advanced treatments such as guided bone regeneration, tissue regeneration, bone grafting and sinus lifts.
Why Choose Us?
At The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, we offer patients the latest and most advanced level of implant dentistry. All three of our lead dentists provide this transformative treatment, leaving patients smiling with confidence and improving their oral health.
- Award-winning private cosmetic and implant dentist in Leicester
- 0% Interest-free payment plans available up to 10 months, subject to suitability
- Membership plans available
- State-of-the-art equipment to ensure your comfort throughout implant treatment
- Our dentists have additional training and qualifications to provide dental implants
- Personalised treatment plan to suit your needs and to fit in with your lifestyle
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have an implant?
If you have enough bone density, then having an implant will not be a problem. Your implant needs plenty of bone to fuse to, so we first assess the health of your jaw. If there has been any loss of bone tissue, we can use a bone graft to encourage the tissue to replenish. In some cases of severe gum disease, we will also need to replace lost bone to help the structure and health of your jaw.
Does having a dental implant hurt?
Dental implant treatment shouldn’t hurt. We use local anaesthetic to numb the affected area during surgery, and any discomfort post-surgery and during the healing process can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief. If you are feeling particularly nervous or worried about the surgery, we may be able to use sedation. Overall, many patients find implant treatment is less painful than a tooth extraction.
How long does it take to have dental implant fitted?
The actual fitting of your dental implant is a relatively quick surgical procedure, taking around 30 minutes – 2 hours, depending on how many implants you are having and your individual case. After it has been fitted, your implant needs around 3-6 months to heal and fuse to your jawbone before your new replacement teeth can be fitted.
How long do teeth implants last?
Teeth implants have the potential to last for the rest of your life, providing they are properly looked after and treated with care. We advise you keep up with a great brushing and flossing routine at home, look after your general health and visit your dentist for regular check ups. The fixed crown or bridge that the implant supports may need to be replaced over time due to natural wear and tear.
Will people be able to tell I have a dental implant?
Dental implants are an excellent replacement for missing teeth, as they look, feel and function exactly as natural teeth do. As such, the implant provides a very strong foundation and will not move or slip. When combined with the natural looking replacement tooth on top, which we can match to the shape and colour of your existing teeth, other people will not be able to tell you have an implant.
How do I look after my dental implants?
Just like with natural teeth, implants will last longer if you keep up with a regular and thorough cleaning routine. While the replacement teeth are resistant to bacteria, the supporting gum tissue and bone are not. Keeping your mouth clear of bacteria will make sure your implants last just as long as your natural teeth.
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